Basketball Recap: Highlands Beats College Prep & Leadership Academy for Their Third Straight Win

Highlanders

Previous 3 Games

02/25/25 vs College Prep & Leadership Academy	44-20
02/20/25 vs Hiwassee Dam	51-47
02/18/25 vs Blue Ridge Early College	66-16

Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Highlands walked away with it. They put the hurt on the College Prep & Leadership Academy Royals with a sharp 44-20 victory on Tuesday. The win was familiar territory for the Highlanders, who have now won three contests in a row.

Highlands' victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-10. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 30.5 points. As for College Prep & Leadership Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-9 record this season.

Highlands will take on Uwharrie Charter Academy on Friday. Uwharrie Charter Academy will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Highlands surely won't give up without a fight. College Prep & Leadership Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.