It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Highland had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They enjoyed a cozy 63-45 win over the Middle Park Panthers. Winning may never get old, but the Huskies sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Sawyer Morgan
| 03/08/25 vs Middle Park | 20 |
| 03/07/25 vs Colorado Springs Christian | 10 |
| 03/01/25 vs Liberty Common | 8 |
| 02/26/25 vs Sterling | 7 |
| 02/21/25 @ Strasburg | 20 |
| + 20 more games |
Sawyer Morgan was his usual excellent self, dropping a double-double with 20 points and 13 rebounds. He continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Brogan Palmer, who dropped a double-double with ten points and ten boards.
Highland smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 14 offensive rebounds in seven consecutive matches.
Middle Park lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Joey Gagnon, who posted 14 points and five rebounds. Luke Paugh was another key player, putting up 11 points along with six boards and three steals.
Highland's record now sits at 19-6. As for Middle Park, the defeat snapped their winning streak at eight games and leaves them with a 19-5 record.
Highland wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 75-43 loss against Strasburg on the 13th. Middle Park does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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