Highland won the last time they faced Liberty Common and things went their way on Saturday too. The Highland Huskies came out on top against the Liberty Common Eagles by a score of 43-36. Given the Huskies' advantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 31st, while the Eagles are ranked 88th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Brogan Palmer
| 03/01/25 vs Liberty Common | 64% |
| 02/26/25 vs Sterling | 54% |
| 02/21/25 @ Strasburg | 60% |
| 02/18/25 vs Brush | 86% |
Highland's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brogan Palmer led the charge by almost dropping a double-double with 16 points and nine rebounds. Palmer is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 54% in the last four games he's played. Sawyer Morgan was another key player, putting up eight points in addition to 13 boards and four steals.
Highland was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Liberty Common only five assists.
Several Eagles players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Pierce Richardson, who posted 16 points and eight rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Daegan Thayer, who put up four points along with eight boards and three blocks.
Highland's win bumped their record up to 17-6. As for Liberty Common, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-11 record this season.
Highland and Liberty Common are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Highland will challenge Colorado Springs Christian on Friday. Highland will be up against Colorado Springs Christian's rather soft defense (which has allowed 50.14 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Liberty Common, they will take on Buena Vista on Friday. Liberty Common is facing Buena Vista at the right time seeing as Buena Vista is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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