The Rigby Trojans will take on the Highland Rams at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Rigby has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the game with three straight losses, while Highland will come in with three straight victories.
On Saturday, Rigby was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 51-45 to Pocatello. That's two games in a row now that the Trojans have lost by exactly six points.
Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led Highland over Canyon Ridge in every quarter on their way to victory on Thursday. The Rams put the hurt on the Riverhawks with a sharp 67-43 win. The Rams have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five contests by 20 points or more this season.
Rigby better focus on containing Marshall Glenn and Colton Stucki as the pair were huge in Highland's win. Glenn shot 67% from the field on his way to 19 points and four steals, while Stucki dropped a double-double with 13 points and ten boards. Another player making a difference was Cedric Mitchell, who posted five points and five assists.
Highland was working as a unit and finished the game with 22 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Highland's victory bumped their record up to 13-3. As for Rigby, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-10.
Rigby couldn't quite get it done against Highland in their previous meeting on January 8th as they fell 55-42. Will the Trojans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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