The Scott Eagles had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell 75-68 to Highlands. Scott has struggled against Highlands recently, as their contest on Tuesday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Scott's lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Connor Griffin, who scored 16 points along with 9 rebounds. Dylan Giffen was another key contributor, scoring 14 points.
Scott's defeat dropped their record down to 0-1. As for Highlands, their victory bumped their record up to 1-0.
Scott will be playing in front of their home fans against Bracken County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Highlands, they will head out on the road to face off against Boone County at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
