Quantico had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 1-6 to make it seven. They were dealt a 66-14 loss at the hands of the Highland Hawks. The contest marked the Warriors' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
When it comes to explaining why Quantico lost, don't look at Riley Nicholson. Despite the final result, she posted six points.
As for Highland, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-7. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matchups by 39 points or more this season.
Highland's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brooke Beach led the charge by shooting 41% from the field en route to 19 points and five boards. Another player making a difference was Katie Johnson, who went 7-for-13 on her way to 14 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals.
Looking ahead, Quantico will venture away from home to square off against Wakefield Country Day at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The game will give the Warriors their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Highland, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 56-55 victory against Virginia Episcopal School on the 17th.
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