The Oak Hills Highlanders posted their closest win yet this season on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 43-40 victory over Harrison. This was payback for Oak Hills, who suffered a 41-31 loss the last time these two teams met.
When it comes to explaining why Harrison lost, one person who can't be blamed is Alli Robertson. Despite the final result, she scored 26 points. Robertson is on a roll when it comes to points, as she's now scored 15 or more in the last 12 games she's played.
Oak Hills pushed their record up to 9-6 with that win, which was their third straight on the road. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 3.67 points across that stretch. As for Harrison, their loss dropped their record down to 13-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oak Hills will take on Sycamore at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Harrison, they will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against Mt. Healthy at 7:30 p.m.
