It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Highland Huskies had no problem doing just that on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 62-37 margin over the Wolverines. Highland has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine matches by 21 points or more this season.
Highland's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Briza Flores led the charge by scoring 18 points. Flores hasn't dropped below 18 points for four straight games. Another player making a difference was Gabriela Bautista, who scored 11 points along with five rebounds and two steals.
Despite the loss, Frontier Academy saw an underclassman step up: Emily Gesick scored 17 points along with seven rebounds and six steals. Gesick is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three games straight.
Highland is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 matches, which provided a massive bump to their 14-6 record this season. As for Frontier Academy, they are on an 11-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-15.
Highland will be playing at home against Platte Valley at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Highland will be up against Platte Valley's rather soft defense (which has allowed 56.95 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive showing. Frontier Academy's road trip will continue as they head out to face Brush at 5:30 p.m. on February 20th.
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