On Wednesday, Highlands lost to El Camino on the road by a decisive 58-43 margin.
El Camino's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Gavin Bennett, who scored 13 points along with five rebounds. Those 13 points set a new season-high mark for him. The team also got some help courtesy of Justin Watts, who scored six points along with five rebounds and four steals.
Highlands has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season. As for El Camino, their win bumped their record up to 3-8.
Highlands' road trip will continue as they head out to face Elite at 2:45 p.m. on December 21st. Elite presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Highlands in California (Elite is ranked 324th, while Highlands is ranked 1255th). El Camino won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Dixon at 8:45 p.m. on December 21st.