Highland is 0-4 against Herriman since December of 2017 but things could change on Thursday. The Rams will be defending their home court for the first time this season when they go up against the Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Highland is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Granger. The Rams took down the Lancers 58-39 on Tuesday.
Taylor Gurgel
| 11/18/25 @ Granger | 9 |
| 01/30/25 vs Olympus | 4 |
| 02/14/25 @ West | 1 |
| 12/20/24 vs South Summit | 1 |
| 12/17/24 vs Syracuse | 1 |
Highland's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Taylor Gurgel led the charge by almost dropping a double-double with 24 points and nine rebounds. Those nine boards gave Gurgel a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Haven Acra, who went 6-for-11 en route to 16 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals.
Meanwhile, Herriman took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Orem with a sharp 58-35 victory. The Mustangs not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since December 30, 2024 (when they won 76-29).
Herriman's win came from a few key players Highland will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jaylee Hansen, who almost dropped a double-double with 15 points and nine boards. She is also on a roll when it comes to three-point shooting accuracy, as she's posted one of at least 40% in the last three games she's played dating back to last season. Grace Cannon was another key player, putting up 16 points along with six assists and five rebounds.
Highland was taken down by Herriman 49-19 in their previous meeting back in November of 2024. Will the Rams 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.
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