Highland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 15th straight loss dating back to last season. They were dealt a 52-22 defeat at the hands of the Alta Hawks. The Rams lost against the Hawks in their previous head to head back in February of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 43-35 score last time.
01/14/25 vs Alta | 8 |
02/02/24 @ Alta | 7 |
12/03/24 vs Provo | 7 |
01/30/24 @ Brighton | 7 |
12/13/24 @ Summit Academy | 6 |
Despite the loss, Highland still got an impressive performance from Katinia Olevao, who posted ten points in addition to eight rebounds and three steals. Those eight boards gave Olevao a new career-high.
Leading Alta to victory were Alia Baldassano and Quincy Kegel. Baldassano went 8 of 16 on her way to 20 points along with six rebounds and six steals, while Kegel went 7 for 14 en route to 19 points in addition to six assists and four steals. That makes it three consecutive games in which Kegel has scored at least a third of Alta's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Izzy Lewis, who scored four points and five boards.
Highland's loss dropped their record down to 0-14. As for Alta, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-6.
Highland wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 45-25 defeat against East on the 17th. Alta has also already played their next matchup, a 57-55 victory against Olympus on the 17th.
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