Basketball Game Preview: Blue Ridge Early College Bobcats vs. Highlands Highlanders

Blue Ridge Early College hasn't had much luck against Highlands recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Blue Ridge Early College Bobcats will be playing at home against the Highlands Highlanders at 7:30 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

Blue Ridge Early College is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their ninth straight game on Saturday. They took a blow against Hayesville, falling 81-25.

Despite the defeat, Blue Ridge Early College saw an underclassman step up: freshman Victor Reyes posted nine points.

Meanwhile, Highlands came up short against Swain County on Monday and fell 59-50.

Blue Ridge Early College's loss dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Highlands, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 11 of their last 13 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season.

Blue Ridge Early College came up short against Highlands in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, falling 48-37. Can Blue Ridge Early College avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.