Highland had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They skirted past the Hoover Vikings 6-4.
Reid Oney tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Landon Sooy, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Hoover's loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Highland and Hoover will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. Highland is set to take on their familiar foe Copley at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Hoover will challenge rival Lake at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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