Basketball Game Preview: Freeport Yellowjackets vs. Highlands Golden Rams

The Freeport Yellowjackets will face off against the Highlands Golden Rams at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.

On Thursday, Freeport was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 31-26 to Burrell.

Meanwhile, Highlands can bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They put the hurt on Derry with a sharp 51-25 win. That 26 point margin sets a new team best for the Golden Rams this season.

Highlands' win came from a few key players Freeport will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Tyarah Woody, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 15 boards. Bella Bonnett was another key player, dropping a double-double on 19 points and 16 rebounds.

Highlands smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 28 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.

Highlands' victory bumped their record up to 5-12. As for Freeport, they have also traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-12 record this season.

Freeport came up short against Highlands when the teams last played on January 9th, falling 64-52. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Woody, who dropped a double-double on 27 points and 14 boards. Now that Freeport knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? There's only one way to find out.