The Highland Park Giants posted their closest victory yet this season on Saturday. They had just enough and edged Wheeling out 49-46. The win made it back-to-back wins for Highland Park.
Highland Park's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kourtnie Halperin, who scored 15 points along with six rebounds and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Mckenzie Reitmayer, who scored 15 points along with eight rebounds and two blocks.
Highland Park has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 9-6 record this season. As for Wheeling, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-14.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Maine East the next time they take the court. Highland Park will host Maine East at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while Wheeling will head out to face them at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
