Highland hadn't done well against Barneveld recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Cardinals narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Eagles 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cardinals have posted since April 30, 2024.
| 04/24/25 - Away | 5-4 W |
| 04/24/25 - Home | 0-4 L |
| 05/28/24 - Home | 1-7 L |
| 05/16/24 - Away | 1-14 L |
| 04/14/23 - Home | 5-11 L |
| + 3 more games |
Highland's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Barneveld, their defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 6-3.
Highland will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Eagles: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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