The Highland Rams will venture away from home to challenge the Brighton Bengals at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Highland has given up an average of 50.9 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Tuesday, Highland strolled past Alta with points to spare, taking the game 72-57. The win continues a trend for the Rams in their matchups with the Hawks: they've now won four in a row.
Highland's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Isaiah Drisdom led the charge by going 6-for-9 on his way to 16 points along with five assists and five rebounds. What's more, Drisdom also posted a 60% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest he's achieved since back in December of 2025. Soren Ries was another key player, dropping a double-double with 16 points and ten boards.
Meanwhile, Brighton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 49-46 heartbreaker at the hands of Skyline. While the Bengals didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Eagles 11-5 in the first quarter.
Highland will have to contain Dax Matheson as he made an impact in Brighton's last game. He posted 20 points and eight rebounds. Another player making a difference was Slade Cowan, who almost dropped a double-double with nine points and nine boards.
Brighton's defeat dropped their record down to 5-17. As for Highland, their victory bumped their record up to 19-3.
Everything came up roses for Highland against Brighton when the teams last played back in January, as the squad secured a 60-29 win. In that matchup, the Rams amassed a halftime lead of 35-8, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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