Basketball Recap: Mt. Gilead Starts Season with Win Against Highland

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Previous Games

11/26/25 - Away	66-52 W
11/27/24 - Home	46-70 L
12/12/23 - Away	38-48 L
01/29/21 - Neutral	73-52 W
12/15/20 - Neutral	83-78 W
+ 5 more games

Mt. Gilead had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They enjoyed a cozy 66-52 victory over the Highland Fighting Scots on Wednesday. This was payback for the Indians, who suffered a 70-46 loss the last time these two teams met.

When it comes to explaining why Highland lost, don't look at Ja'Kai Wilson. Despite the final result, he shot 40% from the field en route to 20 points and seven boards. Another player making a difference was Owen Winkelfoos, who posted nine points and seven rebounds.

Looking ahead, Mt. Gilead will face off against Ridgedale at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Highland, they are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game of the season: they will square off against Mt. Vernon at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday.