Highland and Clear Fork are an even 3-3 against one another since January of 2022, but not for long. The Highland Fighting Scots will be playing at home against the Clear Fork Colts at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. Highland is coming into the contest on a four-game losing streak.
Highland is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against River Valley on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Highland took a blow against River Valley, falling 76-39. The game marked the Fighting Scots' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Toby Rogers put forth a good effort for the losing side as he posted 11 points. Jakai Wilson was another key player, putting up four points and five rebounds.
Even though they lost, Highland smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in four consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Clear Fork). They took their game on Monday with ease, bagging a 72-41 victory over Loudonville. The win was some much needed relief for the Colts as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Highland's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Clear Fork, their victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-6.
Things could have been worse for Highland, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 49-34 loss to Clear Fork in their previous matchup back in February. Can Highland avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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