Highlands has enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will square off against the Ryle Raiders at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Highlands knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past four matchups -- so hopefully Ryle likes a good challenge.
Last Monday, Highlands earned a 60-48 victory over Campbell County.
Ryle can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. They walked away with a 48-35 win over Bullitt East. Given Ryle's advantage in MaxPreps' Kentucky basketball rankings (they are ranked 13th, while Bullitt East is ranked 68th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Ryle found their leader in underclassman Jaelyn Jones, who scored 22 points along with five steals and two blocks. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Jones has scored all season. Quinn Eubank was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 14 points and 15 rebounds.
Highlands pushed their record up to 13-5 with that win, which was their 12th straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.5 points per game. As for Ryle, their victory bumped their record up to 11-7.
Highlands came up short against Ryle in their previous meeting back in February of 2023, falling 51-42. Can Highlands avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
