Basketball Recap: Kylie Carby's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Breckinridge County over Highlands

On Monday, the Breckinridge County Fighting Tigers were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 56-52 to the Highlands Bluebirds.

Breckinridge County's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kylie Carby, who almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine boards. That's the most points Carby has posted since back in February of 2024. Another player making a difference was Elizabeth Grimes, who posted 13 points and seven assists.

Breckinridge County's loss dropped their record down to 10-2. As for Highlands, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-2.

Breckinridge County will head out on the road to square off against Bowling Green at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Highlands, they will host Bellevue at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Highlands is facing Bellevue at the right time seeing as Bellevue is stuck on a four-game losing streak.