Highlander Charter pushed their score all the way to 60 on Friday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They lost to Juanita Sanchez Complex at home by a decisive 77-60 margin. Highlander Charter was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Juanita Sanchez Complex apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2023.
Juanita Sanchez Complex found their leader in underclassman Kyle Delves, who went 10 for 14 from beyond the arc en route to 40 points and 4 assists. Delves continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Taurean Williams was another key contributor, scoring seven points along with 11 rebounds and three steals.
Highlander Charter now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Juanita Sanchez Complex, they pushed their record up to 11-1 with that win, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Highlander Charter will take on St. Patrick Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Juanita Sanchez Complex, they will head out on the road to square off against Blackstone Valley Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Rhode Island (Blackstone Valley Prep is ranked 32nd, while Juanita Sanchez Complex is ranked 15th).
