The Washington Wildcats will challenge the Highland Park Scots at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Washington knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past ten contests -- so hopefully Highland Park likes a good challenge.
It was a proper cat-fight when Washington took on Lawrence on Friday. Washington fell just short of Lawrence by a score of 59-56. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Wildcats came into the matchup with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 45th, while the Lions are ranked 178th).
Meanwhile, Highland Park put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 51-48 win over Atchison. That's two games straight that the Scots have won by exactly three points.
Highland Park pushed their record up to 12-0 with the victory, which was their seventh straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 72.9 points per game. As for Washington, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-4 record this season.
Washington suffered a grim 67-43 defeat to Highland Park in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Will Washington have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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