Windsor Charter Academy hasn't had much luck against Highland recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Windsor Charter Academy Firebirds will head out on the road to square off against the Highland Huskies at 7:00 p.m. Windsor Charter Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Windsor Charter Academy is headed into the contest after thoroughly thrashing Platte Valley: they outscored them in every quarter. Windsor Charter Academy was the clear victor by a 77-53 margin over Platte Valley on Friday. The Firebirds have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven games by 22 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, Highland faced Strasburg in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. Highland lost to Strasburg on the road by a 69-53 margin.
Windsor Charter Academy will need to focus on slowing down Sawyer Morgan, one of several Highland players who made an impact when they last played. He dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten boards. Morgan is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down ten or more in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Rowdy Watson, who went 7 of 12 on his way to 15 points and three steals.
Even though they lost, Highland smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 31 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Windsor Charter Academy's victory bumped their record up to 16-1. As for Highland, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-2.
Windsor Charter Academy came up short against Highland in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, falling 78-74. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Morgan, who dropped a double-double on 24 points and 19 boards. Now that Windsor Charter Academy knows the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? There's only one way to find out.
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