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By Brian O’Shea, Plateau Daily News
Highlands varsity boys hosted Rosman on Monday and won with a final of 54-41.
Highlands Paulo McRae sinks a fade-away jumpshot against Rosman.
Highlands Coach Kaitlin Bishop said everyone needs to participate offensively to continue winning.
“Honestly against Rosman we did offensively what I feel like we are going to have to do every game to be successful,” she said. “We had one player with 11 points, one with 10 points, three guys with 8, one guy with 6 and a couple others adding in a few more points. We got everyone involved on the offensive end, executed in the second half around the basket, which pushed us to seal the win.”
Highlands Kasen Mitchell on a fast break at home against Rosman.
She added she can see improvement every time they play and looks forward to this season.
“The trust among the boys is really starting to build and you can see it,” she said. “These boys are going to be a fun group to coach this year because dang they get after it and play hard.”
Highlands Isaiah Vilardo keeps the pressure on Rosman.
Highlands began their season with a loss last week after hosting Rosman that ended with a final of 78-37.
Highlands High School Cheerleaders keep Highlanders’ spirits up throughout the game against Rosman.
“That was our first game and as expected things weren’t picture perfect,” said Bishop. “Honestly, we had a lot of really good looks that we just couldn’t finish. We hurt ourselves with turnovers, but the boys played hard.”
Highlands Bryan Jarquin sinks a free throw.
Bishop said that regardless of the score, the team doesn’t quit.
“This group of boys could be one of the hardest working group I have ever coached, they never quit,” she said. “Our team goal right now is everyday we leave the gym better than when we walked in, whether its practice or a game and these boys are buying in and I’m excited to see what the season has in store for us.”
Highlands Wyatt Wilson doesn’t give up despite being surrounded and snags a rebound against Rosman.
Highlands hosts Summit tonight with the boys scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m.
Highlands Aiden Jenkins scores on a long jumpshot.
Highlands Jayven Alvarado makes a break for the basket against Rosman.
Highlands Carson Forrester launches to grab a rebound against Rosman. Also pictured at the top of the article.
Highlands Paulo McRae scores a layup against Rosman.
Highlands Isaiah Vilardo fires a pass inside for ana assist against Rosman.
Highlands Bryan Jarquin sets up on defense against Rosman at home.
Highlands Aiden Jenkins scopes out Rosman’s defense before calling a play.