The Highland Tech Rams's game last Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They walked away with a 67-54 victory over Cherryville. This was payback for Highland Tech, who suffered a 64-55 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Highland Tech's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Elijah Sherrill led the charge by scoring 31 points along with eight rebounds and six assists. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Sherrill has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Elijah Whitted, who scored 20 points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Highland Tech's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-14. As for Cherryville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-11 record this season.
Highland Tech will be playing at home against Bessemer City at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Bessemer City is coming into the match with six straight losses on the road, meaning Highland Tech will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Cherryville, they will square off against NCSSM: Morganton at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
