Buckeye hasn't had much luck against Highland recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Buckeye Bucks will be playing in front of their home fans against the Highland Hornets at 7:00 p.m. Buckeye knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past five matchups -- so hopefully Highland likes a good challenge.
Having struggled with five defeats in a row, Buckeye turned things around against Lakewood on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Rangers 64-61. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Bucks' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 323rd, while the Rangers are ranked 105th).
Meanwhile, Highland strolled past Cuyahoga Falls with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 64-45. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Hornets.
Highland's win was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-2. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.3 points per game. As for Buckeye, the victory got them back to even at 8-8.
Buckeye came up short against Highland in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, falling 67-60. Will Buckeye have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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