Culver Academies and Highland squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Culver Academies had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Highland Trojans by a score of 56-53. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Eagles have suffered since December 16, 2023.
It was another big night for Jordan Steele, who almost dropped a double-double with 35 points and nine steals for Highland. That makes it 25 consecutive games in which Steele has scored at least a third of Highland's points. Another player making a difference was Addyson Figueroa, who posted two points and three steals.
Culver Academies' defeat dropped their record down to 20-6. As for Highland, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 15-10.
Culver Academies does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Highland, they will square off against Columbia City at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Columbia City will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something Highland surely won't give up without a fight.
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