After six games on the road, Highland is heading back home. They will take on the Canton Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Highland suffered their biggest loss since November 21, 2023 on Tuesday. They had to suffer through a rough 64-34 loss at the hands of Monroe City. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat Highland has suffered against Monroe City since January 28, 2020.
Meanwhile, Canton ended up a good deal behind Palmyra on Saturday and lost 52-38. Canton has struggled against Palmyra recently, as their game on Saturday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the defeat, Canton got a solid performance out of Preston Brewer, who scored 11 points.
Highland has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season. As for Canton, their loss dropped their record down to 11-5.
Highland was taken down by Canton 66-38 in their previous meeting last Tuesday. Will Highland have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
