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By Brian O’Shea, Plateau Daily News
Highlands girls varsity basketball team hit the road on Feb. 4 to take on Hiwassee Dam and lost 55-32.
Highlands Aislynn Wyatt-Luck fires the ball into the paint against Swain at home on Jan. 27.
“We played okay in the first half, then a rough 3rd quarter got us in a hole that we could not come back from,” said Highlands Coach Brett Lamb.
Highlands Hunter Conner racked up 9 blocks against Swain at home.
Highlands stats against Hiwassee include Hunter Conner scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds, Charlotte Westendorf snagging 8 rebounds and scoring 3 points, AE Woods scored 6 points, Aislynn Wyatt-Luck scored 5 points and Jordyn Borino scored 5 points.
The loss ends a three-game winning streak for the Lady Highlanders that includes wins against Summit, Swain, and Blue Ridge.
Highlands AE Woods drains a free throw.
“When we have been successful it starts with good pressure defense and rebounding,” said Lamb. “In the games we have done those things well, we have been successful.”
Highlands Mallory Shriver sets up a pick against Swain.
In the game against Swain on Jan. 27, Highlands Jordyn Borino scored 17 points and had 6 rebounds; Aislynn Wyatt Luck scored 9 points and had 7 rebounds, and Hunter Conner scored 12 points, snagged 8 rebounds, and had 9 blocks.
Highlands Charlotte Westendorf drains a jumpshot against Swain.
Highlands hosts Blue Ridge tonight and also celebrates Senior Night. Varsity girls begin at 6 p.m., with seniors being recognized between games.
Highlands Cheerleaders support the Lady Highlanders against Swain at home.
Highlands Jordyn Borino on a fast break against Swain.
Highlands Hunter Conner drives to the hoop and scores a layup.