Scott is 2-8 against Highlands since May of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Eagles will challenge the Bluebirds at 5:30 p.m. Scott is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Wednesday just wasn't the day for Scott's offense. They came up short against Walton-Verona on Wednesday, falling 6-0.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Highlands and Holmes meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Saturday. The Bluebirds put the hurt on the Bulldogs with a sharp 18-0 win. The matchup marked the Bluebirds' most dominant victory of the season so far.
Brooks Hendrix was a standout: he went a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. He has become a key player for Highlands: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 1-4 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Peyton Zimmerman, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base.
Highlands always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .636. The last time their OBP was this high was back in March of 2025.
Scott's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Highlands, their record is now 3-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Scott has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Highlands struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.9 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Scott couldn't quite finish off Highlands in their previous meeting back in April of 2025 and fell 4-2. Can the Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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