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By Brian O’Shea, Plateau Daily News
Highlands girls varsity basketball team began the season last week facing off against Rabun County at home and won a close game ending with a final of 53-47.
Highlands Aislynn Wyatt-Luck drains a 3-pointer against Rosman.
Highlands Coach Brett Lamb said the opener against Rabun County was a great test to begin the season.
Highlands Coach Brett Lamb goes over strategy during a 4th-quarter timeout.
“We led for the majority of the game and then fell behind late but were able to find a way to pull out the win,” he said. “They have a great coach and have been a powerhouse program in their regions and state. So, to get a win over them is huge.”
Highlands Mallory Shriver shuts down any path to the basket.
Highlands Charlotte Westendorf scored 15 points against Rabun, Jordyn Borino scored 14 points and 5 assists, AE Woods scored 6 points, Aislynn Wyatt-Luck scored 5 points, 5 assists, and had 5 steals.
Highlands Jordyn Borino drives to the basket to score 2 points against Rosman.
Highlands Hunter Conner scored 10 points, snagged 15 rebounds, and had 10 blocked shots against Rabun.
Highlands AE Woods keeps the pressure on Rosman at home.
“I feel we are off to a good start,” siad Lamb. “Our pressure defense and up-tempo pace has helped us get the games going to our advantage. I also think this team is very unselfish and is playing well as a team.”
The Lady Highlanders hosted Rosman on Monday and won a solid victory ending with a final of 50-17.
Highlands Hunter Conner on a fast break against ROsman.
High scorers for Highlands include Jordyn Borino 15 points, Aislynn Wyatt-Luck 12 points, Charlotte Westendorf 7 points, Hunter Conner 7 points and 6 rebounds, and Lillian Rutter scoring 2 points.
Highlands Charlotte Westendorf snags a rebound at home.
Highlands hosts Summit tonight with girls beginning at 6 p.m. and boys following afterwards.
Highlands AE Woods drains a long jumpshot.
Highlands Aislynn Wyatt Luck surveys Rabun County’s defense before calling a play.
Highlands Taylor Hays keeps the pressure on Rabun County at home.
Highlands High School Cheer Team keeping things positive against Rabun County.
Highlands Jordyn Borino scores 2 points on a fast break.
Highlands Mallory Shriver keeps pressure on Rabun County.
Highlands Charlotte Westendorf scores a layup against Rabun County.
Highlands Coaching staff are on pins and needles in the final minutes of a close game against Rabun County.
Highlands Hunter Conner (center) says something hilarious before hitting the court.