Highland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were one points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 31-30 heartbreaker at the hands of the Triad Knights. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 180th, while the Knights are ranked 49th).
Highland's loss dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Triad, their win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Highland will take on Civic Memorial in a holiday battle at at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Triad and Mascoutah will compete for holiday cheer at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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