The Sterling Tigers will head out on the road to face off against the Highland Huskies at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Highland took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Sterling, who comes in off a win.
On Monday, Sterling strolled past Fort Morgan with points to spare, taking the game 60-46. The victory continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now won eight in a row.
Meanwhile, Highland came up short against Strasburg on Friday and fell 70-60.
Sterling will have to contain Sawyer Morgan as he made an impact in Highland's last game. He posted 20 points along with eight boards and five assists. Morgan is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in each of the last three games he's played. Brogan Palmer was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with nine points and 15 boards.
Even though they lost, Highland smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 16 offensive boards in three consecutive contests.
Sterling's win bumped their record up to 14-7. As for Highland, they dropped their record down to 16-5 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
Sterling lost to Highland on the road by a decisive 65-51 margin in their previous matchup back in January of 2024. Can Sterling avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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