Basketball Recap: Hampton Skates Past Highlands with Ease

There's no place like home for Hampton, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They breezed by the Highlands Golden Rams to the tune of 65-30 on Tuesday. That's more bragging rights for the Talbots, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Talbots

Previous 5 Games (Home)

12/10/24 vs Highlands	65-30
03/08/24 vs Hickory	64-43
02/16/24 vs Central Valley	66-55
02/02/24 vs Freeport	66-42
01/30/24 vs Indiana	67-32

Hampton's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-1. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 25.2 points. As for Highlands, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.

Hampton will take on Plum at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hampton knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past three matches -- so hopefully Plum likes a good challenge. As for Highlands, they will welcome Burrell at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.