Highland lost against Bakersfield Christian back in January and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Highland Scots had to suffer through a 92-24 loss at the hands of the Bakersfield Christian Eagles. While losing is never fun, the Scots can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 998th, while the Eagles are ranked 225th).
When it comes to explaining why Highland lost, don't look at Eternaty Proctor. Despite the final result, she posted 13 points.
Bakersfield Christian got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Tia Nichols out in front who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 13 boards. Nichols is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last ten games she's played. Ruby Yanagi was another key player, going 6 for 15 to rack up 15 points and six steals.
Highland's loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 8-14. As for Bakersfield Christian, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 11-12 record this season.
Highland wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 49-36 defeat against West on the 3rd. As for Bakersfield Christian, they have also already played their next contest, a 55-46 loss against Bullard on the 1st.
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