Highland is 3-0 against Marsh Valley since December of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Highland Rams will wrap up 2023 with a road trip to face off against the Marsh Valley Eagles at 7:30 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
On Wednesday, Highland was the victim of a tough 50-27 defeat at the hands of Snake River. While losing is never fun, Highland can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Idaho basketball rankings (they are ranked 113th, while Snake River is ranked 19th).
Meanwhile, Marsh Valley might have been a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting Sugar-Salem an easy 60-35 victory.
Highland has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-9 record this season. As for Marsh Valley, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 2-9.
Everything came up roses for Highland against Marsh Valley when the teams last played back in December of 2022 as the team secured a 60-23 win. With Highland ahead 38-13 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
