Highlands waltzed into their game on Wednesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They blew past the Mesa Verde Mavericks 65-44. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 67-53 on January 7th.
K O Butler
| 12/06/25 @ Stockton Christian | 13 |
| 12/19/25 vs Trinity Christian | 10 |
| 01/28/26 vs Mesa Verde | 8 |
| 12/04/25 vs Forest Lake Christian | 8 |
| 01/26/26 vs Golden Sierra | 5 |
| + 9 more games |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Highlands to victory, but perhaps none more so than K O Butler, who went 5-for-12 on his way to 13 points in addition to eight steals and five assists. Butler has become a key player for the Scots: the team is 8-1 when he posts at least five steals, but 3-5 otherwise. Jaxson Johnson was another key player, shooting 50% from the field en route to 17 points and three steals.
Highlands' victory bumped their record up to 11-6. As for Mesa Verde, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 12 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-17 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Highlands will challenge rival Woodland Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. That contest will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Butler and Malakai Baker. Meanwhile, Mesa Verde is set to square off against their familiar foe Vacaville Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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