The Highland Prep Honey Badgers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Northland Prep Academy Spartans at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Hopefully Highland Prep focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up seven on Thursday.
Last Thursday, Highland Prep was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 54-49 to the Firebirds. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Highland Prep in their matchups with the Firebirds: they've now lost four in a row.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Trinity Alfaro, who scored 22 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Aaliyah Minick, who scored 14 points along with two steals.
Meanwhile, Northland Prep Academy scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They breezed by Red Rock at home to the tune of 61-11. That 50 point margin sets a new team best for Northland Prep Academy this season.
Highland Prep's loss dropped their record down to 7-12. As for Northland Prep Academy, their victory was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-9.
Highland Prep might still be hurting after the 42-22 defeat they got from the Spartans when the teams last played back in January. Will Highland Prep have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
