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| 03/01/25 - Neutral | 54-46 W |
| 01/10/25 - Away | 36-57 L |
| 02/02/24 - Home | 53-69 L |
| 02/03/23 - Away | 42-50 L |
| 12/10/21 - Home | 56-58 L |
| + 5 more games |
Highland hadn't done well against Eaton recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Highland Huskies came out on top against the Eaton Reds by a score of 54-46. The game was the first time the Huskies have beaten the Reds on their court since December 6, 2016.
Highland's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Briza Flores, who posted 20 points along with seven rebounds and five assists. Another player making a difference was Nikki Quinones, who had 13 points.
Despite the defeat, Eaton saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Courtney Steinkamp dropped a double-double with 23 points and 15 boards. Steinkamp is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last three games she's played. Kaylee Staudinger was another key player, putting up six points and ten rebounds.
Highland is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 14 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-7 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.9 points over those games. This is the second loss in a row for Eaton and nudges their season record down to 15-8.
Highland and Eaton are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Highland will host Buena Vista at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Highland's favor as the squad sits on seven straight wins at home while Buena Vista has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road. As for Eaton, they will square off against La Junta at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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