Basketball Recap: Highland Huskies vs. Kootenai Warriors
Highland can finally bid farewell to their 11-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They really took it to the Kootenai Warriors for the full four quarters, racking up a 48-19 victory. The Huskies' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Leading Highland to victory were Sheradyn Stamper and Kylee Beck. Stamper went 8 for 17 en route to 16 points plus six steals and five assists, while Beck went 6 for 9 en route to 12 points plus five rebounds and three steals. Beck has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more blocks the last 17 times she's played. Shyanne Stamper was another key player, scoring six points plus six rebounds and four steals.
Highland smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in five consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Highland's win ended a ten-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-3. As for Kootenai, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Highland will host Timberline at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Kootenai, they will be playing at home against Genesis Prep Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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