The Highland Hornets won the last time they faced the Grants Pirates, and things went their way on Tuesday too. Highland came out on top against the Pirates by a score of 39-31.
Highland's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Alison Ryan, who scored 12 points. Another player making a difference was Rebecca Neal, who scored seven points along with seven rebounds and four steals.
Highland's victory bumped their record up to 9-10. As for Grants, their defeat was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-17.
Highland will take on the Jaguars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in New Mexico (Valencia is ranked 32nd, while the Hornets are ranked 47th). As for Grants, they will head out on the road to face off against the Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
