Highline's game on Monday was all tied up 34-34 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Washington Patriots, sneaking past 67-65. This was payback for the Pirates, who suffered a 69-55 loss the last time these two teams met.
Highline found their leader in sophomore Jai'Lyn Chavers, who went 9 of 18 en route to 18 points and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Xavier Jefferson-Warren, who posted six points and seven rebounds.
Highline's victory bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Washington, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-4.
Highline and Washington could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Washington Rankings. Highline (ranked 265th) will meet Mercer Island (ranked 119th) at 7:15 p.m. on January 7th. Similarly, Washington (ranked 264th) will meet Tumwater (ranked 105th) at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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