Highland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a 50-43 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ontario Warriors. The Fighting Scots were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Warriors earlier this season, when they won 48-43.
Highland's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Addie Mullins, who posted nine points and eight rebounds. Mullins continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Aubree Bellamy, who earned four points.
Highland's defeat dropped their record down to 5-16. As for Ontario, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 5-16.
Highland wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 39-23 win against Mt. Gilead on the 10th. As for Ontario, they will square off against Bellevue at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The timing is sure in Bellevue's favor as the team sits on nine straight wins at home while Ontario has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
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