
Flying Squadron
01/14/25 @ Central | 59 |
12/10/24 @ McKenzie | 52 |
01/07/25 vs Central | 51 |
12/12/24 @ Goshen | 51 |
01/28/25 vs McKenzie | 40 |
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Highland Home had no problem doing just that on Monday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Central Lions 55-20. The Flying Squadron have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 matches by 24 points or more this season.
Leading Highland Home to victory were JaNya Foster and Aniach Rodgers. Foster posted 28 points and five steals, while Rodgers almost dropped a double-double on 21 points and nine boards. Highland Home is 16-5 when Foster posts three or more steals, but 2-3 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of JaKeira Foster, who put up no points and ten steals.
Highland Home smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in eight consecutive contests.
Highland Home is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 14 games, which provided a nice bump to their 18-8 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.6 points over those games. As for Central, they dropped their record down to 2-15 with the loss, which was their 16th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Highland Home has already played their next matchup, a 46-39 victory against Calhoun on the 5th. Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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