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2008-09 schedule (16-7, 11-3)
Nov. 25 - JUDGE MEMORIAL (W 57-54)
Dec. 2 - TAYLORSVILLE (L 41-55)
Dec. 4 - at Tooele (W 59-46)
Dec. 11 - at Lehi (W 53-38)
Dec. 16 - BRIGHTON (L 47-52)
Dec. 19 - at Dixie (L 48-59)
Dec. 20 - at Hurricane (W 39-35)
Jan. 2 - at East* (W 38-27)
Jan. 6 - at Cyprus* (W 53-50)
Jan. 9 - OLYMPUS* (L 45-48)
Jan. 13 - at Murray* (L 40-41)
Jan. 16 - GRANGER* (W 52-50)
Jan. 20 - COTTONWOOD* (W 57-45)
Jan. 23 - at West* (W 45-41)
Jan. 27 - EAST* (W 64-33)
Jan. 30 - CYPRUS* (W 55-44)
Feb. 3 - WEST* (W 50-37)
Feb. 6 - at Olympus* (W 37-32)
Feb. 10 - MURRAY* (L 45-51)
Feb. 13 - at Granger* (W 67-33)
Feb. 17 - at Cottonwood* (W 42-40)
-----4A state tournament-----
Feb. 24 - vs. Mountain Crest (W 53-49)
Feb. 25 - vs. Snow Canyon (L 34-48)
* - Region 6 games
Home games in CAPS
Nov. 25 - JUDGE MEMORIAL (W 57-54)
Dec. 2 - TAYLORSVILLE (L 41-55)
Dec. 4 - at Tooele (W 59-46)
Dec. 11 - at Lehi (W 53-38)
Dec. 16 - BRIGHTON (L 47-52)
Dec. 19 - at Dixie (L 48-59)
Dec. 20 - at Hurricane (W 39-35)
Jan. 2 - at East* (W 38-27)
Jan. 6 - at Cyprus* (W 53-50)
Jan. 9 - OLYMPUS* (L 45-48)
Jan. 13 - at Murray* (L 40-41)
Jan. 16 - GRANGER* (W 52-50)
Jan. 20 - COTTONWOOD* (W 57-45)
Jan. 23 - at West* (W 45-41)
Jan. 27 - EAST* (W 64-33)
Jan. 30 - CYPRUS* (W 55-44)
Feb. 3 - WEST* (W 50-37)
Feb. 6 - at Olympus* (W 37-32)
Feb. 10 - MURRAY* (L 45-51)
Feb. 13 - at Granger* (W 67-33)
Feb. 17 - at Cottonwood* (W 42-40)
-----4A state tournament-----
Feb. 24 - vs. Mountain Crest (W 53-49)
Feb. 25 - vs. Snow Canyon (L 34-48)
* - Region 6 games
Home games in CAPS
2007-08 results (8-13, 8-6)
Nov. 27 - at Judge Memorial (L 29-53)
Nov. 29 - at Timpanogos (L 29-65)
Dec. 4 - at American Fork (L 28-86)
Dec. 12 - LEHI (L 64-73)
Dec. 18 - SKYLINE (L 33-58)
Dec. 21 - SNOW CANYON (L 32-69)
Jan. 2 - CYPRUS* (W 55-38)
Jan. 4 - at Olympus* (L 41-57)
Jan. 8 - MURRAY* (W 49-43)
Jan. 11 - at Granger* (W 69-42)
Jan. 15 - at Cottonwood* (W 60-53)
Jan. 18 - WEST* (L 35-42)
Jan. 22 - at East* (L 42-50)
Jan. 25 - at Cyprus* (L 49-52)
Jan. 29 - EAST* (L 48-53)
Feb. 1 - OLYMPUS* (W 54-42)
Feb. 5 - at Murray* (L 36-44)
Feb. 8 - GRANGER* (W 78-41)
Feb. 12 - COTTONWOOD* (W 55-47)
Feb. 14 - at West* (W 55-46)
-----4-A state tourney-----
Feb. 19 - vs. Snow Canyon (L 53-58)
Nov. 27 - at Judge Memorial (L 29-53)
Nov. 29 - at Timpanogos (L 29-65)
Dec. 4 - at American Fork (L 28-86)
Dec. 12 - LEHI (L 64-73)
Dec. 18 - SKYLINE (L 33-58)
Dec. 21 - SNOW CANYON (L 32-69)
Jan. 2 - CYPRUS* (W 55-38)
Jan. 4 - at Olympus* (L 41-57)
Jan. 8 - MURRAY* (W 49-43)
Jan. 11 - at Granger* (W 69-42)
Jan. 15 - at Cottonwood* (W 60-53)
Jan. 18 - WEST* (L 35-42)
Jan. 22 - at East* (L 42-50)
Jan. 25 - at Cyprus* (L 49-52)
Jan. 29 - EAST* (L 48-53)
Feb. 1 - OLYMPUS* (W 54-42)
Feb. 5 - at Murray* (L 36-44)
Feb. 8 - GRANGER* (W 78-41)
Feb. 12 - COTTONWOOD* (W 55-47)
Feb. 14 - at West* (W 55-46)
-----4-A state tourney-----
Feb. 19 - vs. Snow Canyon (L 53-58)
Highland links
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Region 6 standings
Murray 12 2 .857 14 7 .667
Olympus 11 3 .786 13 9 .591
Highland 11 3 .786 16 7 .696
West 9 5 .643 12 9 .671
Cottonwood 7 7 .500 11 11 .500
Cyprus 3 11 .214 7 14 .333
East 2 12 .143 3 18 .143
Granger 1 13 .077 5 16 .238
Murray 12 2 .857 14 7 .667
Olympus 11 3 .786 13 9 .591
Highland 11 3 .786 16 7 .696
West 9 5 .643 12 9 .671
Cottonwood 7 7 .500 11 11 .500
Cyprus 3 11 .214 7 14 .333
East 2 12 .143 3 18 .143
Granger 1 13 .077 5 16 .238
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Feb. 25 - Snow Canyon 48, Highland 34
Story of the game: Taylar Barney scored 15 points and pulled
down 20 rebounds and Snow Canyon used a 13-0 run in the third
quarter to outlast Highland in the second round of the 4A state
tournament.
Highland's key moment: The Rams trailed most of the game, but
they rallied to close the first half within two points. Highland trailed
by as many as 22 points in the fourth quarter, but closed the game
with an 8-0 run to narrow the margin. Beauty Tuakalau led with
eight points.
Snow Canyon's key moment: Kylie Moore and Liz Ricks added 10
points each for the Warriors. Moore had a couple of baskets during
Snow Canyon's third-quarter run. The Warriors hit enough of their
free throws to prevent a comeback.
Statistical notes: Snow Canyon scored 32 of its 48 points in the
second half. The Warriors improved their record to 12-11.
What we learned from this game: Highland fell to Snow Canyon in
the tournament for the second straight season. The Rams never
got their inside game going against the 6-2 Barney.
Next: Highland finished the season with a 16-7 record. Snow
Canyon advanced to play Mountain View.
Links: The St. George Spectrum had a reporter at the game. To
read the Spectrum's story, click here. To read the Deseret News
brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune box score, click here.
Feb. 24 - Highland 53, Mountain Crest 49 (OT)
Story of the game: Chanel Roe scored 17 points, including a
couple of key baskets late in regulation, and Highland rallied to
beat Mountain Crest in the opening round of the 4A state
tournament.
Highland's key moment: Trailing 44-40, Roe scored, and then
stole the ball and got a layup that tied the game. Mixsa Kafi got a
couple of steals during the overtime, and helped Highland on a 9-2
run that secured the victory. Kafi finished with 10 points and eight
steals.
Mountain Crest's key moment: The Mustangs held a slight lead
for most of the game, using Jordanne Wilson's 13 points and 15
rebounds. Brynne Foster had a chance to win the game at the end
of regulation, but her shot fell short.
Statistical notes: Highland had 27 turnovers; Mountain Crest 26.
Shelby Rudd had 13 points for the Mustangs. Kave Lea'aetoa had
a three-point play in OT that was pivotal.
What we learned from this game: Highland was the only Region 6
team to survive the opening round.
Next: Highland advanced to play Snow Canyon in a 4A quarterfinal
game. Mountain Crest finished with a 10-11 record.
Links: The Logan Herald-Journal had a reporter at the game, and
the Salt Lake Tribune sent a photgrapher. To read the article, click
here. To read the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt
Lake Tribune box score, click here. To see the Trib's photo gallery,
click here.
Feb. 17 - Highland 42, Cottonwood 40
Story of the game: Anatoa Lauti scored nine points, but it was
Chanel Roe's rebound basket as time expired that gave Highland
a victory Cottonwood in the final Region 6 game for both teams.
Highland's best moment: The Rams trailed 23-18 at halftime, but
came out quickly and outscored Cottonwood 16-5 in the third
period. The game was tied 40-40 when Roe scored the winning
basket and set off the Rams' celebration on Cottonwood's floor.
Cottonwood's best moment: The Colts played well, but lost this
thriller. Angie Schwartz scored 12 points and Cottonwood
outscored Highland in every quarter but the third.
Statistical notes: Lauti had three treys for Highland. Cottonwood
was 15-21 from the free-throw line; Highland was just 4-6. Fehi
Fakailoatonga had nine points for Cottonwood.
What we learned from this game: The Rams ended up tied for
second place in the region standings, but will get a No. 3 seed
because Olympus won the tiebreaker.
Next: Highland and Cottonwood both advance to the 4A state
tournament at SLCC. Highland will play Mountain Crest Feb. 24.
Cottonwood takes on 4A power Sky View.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Feb. 13 - Highland 67, Granger 33
Story of the game: Chanel Roe scored 18 points as Highland
blew out Granger and clinched third place in Region 6.
Highland's best moment: The Rams led 13-11 after the first
quarter, but blew the game open by outscoring Granger 21-6 in the
second period. Kave Lea'aetoa added 10 points as 11 players
scored for Highland.
Granger's best moment: The Lancers played tough in the first
quarter, but couldn't find the offense to keep up with Highland after
that. Vahine Tuigamala was Granger's top scorer with 11 points.
Statistical notes: Highland's defense harassed Granger all night
as the Lancers' top scorers, Martha Haiola and Mary Lavekihelotu,
were held to one basket each. The 34-point margin was
Highland's biggest all season.
What we learned from this game: Highland bounced back from
the tough Murray loss with resurgence. The Rams are set for the
4A state tourney with just one game left.
Next: Highland finishes the regular season at Cottonwood Feb. 17.
Granger goes to Murray the same night.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Feb. 10 - Murray 51, Highland 46 (OT)
Story of the game: Lyndi Miller and Ame White scored 12 points
apiece, and White had the clinching layup in overtime, as Murray
edged Highland in a battle of Region 6 leaders.
Highland's best moment: Beauty Tuakalau and Chanel Roe led
Highland with 12 points, but the Rams rode the scoring and
playmaking of Mixsa Kafi, who finished with 10 points. Anatoa Lauti
hit a three-pointer with 14.9 seconds left to send the game into
overtime.
Murray's best moment: White, who used to attend Highland, had
her best game of the season. The game was close all the way, but
the Spartans outscored Highland 8-3 in the extra session. Mariah
Duran added 11 points.
Statistical notes: Murray swept the season series, but both games
were close. Murray was 9-14 from the free-throw line; Highland
was just 3-9. Duran had three treys for Murray. Lauti had a pair for
Highland.
What we learned from this game: This was Highland's chance,
and the Rams couldn't do it. Still, a post-season berth is already
guaranteed, and they might get another chance at state.
Next: Highland goes to Granger on Feb. 13. Murray plays host to
East the same night.
Links: The Salt Lake Tribune had a reporter and a photographer at
the game. To read the Tribune story, click here. To view the
Deseret News box score, click here. To check out the Trib's photo
gallery, click here.
Feb. 6 - Highland 37, Olympus 32
Story of the game: Mixsa Kafi scored 16 points and Highland hit
enough of its free throws down the stretch to hold off Olympus and
move into a tie for first place in Region 6.
Highland's best moment: Highland led throughout the game. The
Rams' defense kept them ahead when the offense was having
trouble. Highland led 24-14 entering the fourth quarter, and then
held on.
Oly's best moment: The Titans scored more than half their points
in the fourth quarter. Heather Giffin had 11 points, but the 32 points
scored was among its lowest of the season.
Statistical notes: Oly was just 9-21 from the free-throw line;
Highland was 11-20. The Rams' 37-point effort was its lowest of
the season.
What we learned from this game: By winning, Highland greatly
improved its position in the Region 6 race. The Rams can do it
again Feb. 10.
Next: Highland plays Murray at home on Feb. 10. Olympus has
Granger at home the same night.
Links: The Deseret News had a reporter and a photographer at the
game. To read the D-News story, click here. To view the Salt Lake
Tribune box score, click here. To check out the D-News photo
gallery, click here.
Feb. 3 - Highland 50, West 37
Story of the game: Chanel Roe scored 15 points and Mixsa Kafi
had 14 as Highland blew past West in the third quarter and won its
sixth straight Region 6 game.
Highland's best moment: The Rams led 15-12 at halftime, but
outscored West 19-7 in the pivotal third quarter to take a
commanding lead. Highland hit enough of its free throws to
prevent a rally.
West's best moment: The Panthers scored half of their points
while trying to come back in the fourth quarter. Amy Christensen
led West with eight points, while Ashley Quarles had seven.
Statistical notes: Highland was 11-21 from the free-throw line;
West was just 2-7. West had three treys from different players.
What we learned from this game: With the win, Highland moved
just one game out of first place and takes on the front-runners next.
The Rams are the hottest team in the region.
Next: Highland plays at Olympus on Feb. 6. West has Murray at
home the same night.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Jan. 30 - Highland 55, Cyprus 44
Story of the game: Mixsa Kafi scored 16 points and and Kave
Lea'aetoa added 14 as Highland pulled away and edged Cyprus in
a Region 6 game.
Highland's best moment: The Rams led 39-34 after three
quarters, and hit their free throws late to even expand the margin.
Highland finished 18-27 from the line.
Cyprus' best moment: Kirstie Henriod lit up the scoreboard with
27 points, and Sanshae Rasmussen added seven. The Pirates
stayed right with Highland the entire first half.
Statistical notes: A lot of fouls were called in this game, and the
team combined to shot 59 free throws.
What we learned from this game: The Rams are in third place
and now has a two-game cushion over the next team. Highland
has won five straight games.
Next: Highland plays host to West Feb. 3. Cyprus goes to Murray
the same night.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Jan. 27 - Highland 64, East 33
Story of the game: Chanel Roe and Beauty Taukalau scored 16
points apiece as Highland roared to a big first-quarter lead and
buried East in a Region 6 game.
Highland's best moment: The Rams led 20-3 after the first period,
and were never threatened. They added to the lead in the third
quarter. Vaiola Lea’aetoa added 12 points.
East's best moment: The Leopards were never in this game, and
it resulted in their worst region loss of the season. Liz Fetzer had
nine points and Sarah Tyler had eight.
Statistical notes: East was 9-24 free throws, while Highland was
5-13. Highland had five three-pointers; East had none.
What we learned from this game: This was a convincing victory for
Highland. The Rams still get to play the first- and second-place
teams.
Next: Highland plays host to Cyprus on Jan. 30. East has Granger
at home the same night.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Jan. 23 - Highland 45, West 41
Story of the game: Mixsa Kafi scored 13 points and Beauty
Taukalau had 12 as Highland rallied in the fourth quarter to take a
tough Region 6 win over West.
Highland's best moment: The game was close the entire time,
and West had a 34-32 lead entering the final period. Anatoa Lauti
added eight points.
West's best moment: Valencia Manu had 19 points for West,
which had a chance to win this game until the final seconds.
Statistical notes: Highland was 10-18 from the free-throw line;
West was just 2-10. Manu had three treys for West.
What we learned from this game: Highland has won three
straight games and is moving up the Region 6 standings.
Next: Highland returns home to play East Jan. 27. West plays host
to Granger the same night.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Jan. 20 - Highland 57, Cottonwood 45
Story of the game: Chanel Roe scored 23 points and Mixsa Kafi
connected on six straight free throws late in the game to lift
Highland past Cottonwood in a Region 6 game.
Highland's best moment: The Rams led most of the way, but could
not put Cottonwood away until the end, when the Colts were forced
to foul. Highland hit 20-31 free throws.
Cottonwood's best moment: The Colts stayed close, and had a
nice run at Highland in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough. Fehi
Fakailoatonga had 11 points for Cottonwood.
Statistical notes: Cottonwood was 9-20 from the free-throw line.
Angie Schwartz had nine points for the Colts. Christobel Faka’osi
had nine for Highland. The win ended a streak of four straight
close games (2-2) for the Rams.
What we learned from this game: With win, Highland moved
ahead of Cottonwood in the region standings is alone in third
place.
Next: Highland travels to play West Jan. 23. Cottonwood goes to
Granger the same night.
Links: The Deseret News had a reporter and a photographer at the
game. To read the D-News story, click here. To view the Salt Lake
Tribune box score, click here. To check out the D-News photo
gallery, click here.
Jan. 16 - Highland 52, Granger 50 (OT)
Story of the game: Christobel Faka’osi hit a three-pointer at the
buzzer in overtime to lift Highland to an exciting victory over Granger
in a Region 6 game.
Highland's best moment: The game was tied 44-44 going into the
extra session. Faka'osi had five of Highland's eight points in OT.
The win was the Rams' most exciting this season and helped
make up for the one-point loss to Murray on Tuesday.
Granger's best moment: The Lancers made a nice comeback.
They trailed 27-17 at halftime, but just kept chipping away at
Highland's lead. Martha Haiola led Granger with 16 points.
Statistical notes: Granger was a terrible 6-20 from the free-throw
line. Chanel Roe had 10 points for Highland and Vaiola Lea’aetoa
had nine. Four of Highland's five region games have been decided
by three points or less.
What we learned from this game: Highland is 3-2 in region and
tied for fourth place. The top five teams earn a berth into the 4A
state tournament.
Next: Highland plays host to Cottonwood on Jan. 20. Granger
plays host to Murray the same night.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Jan. 13 - Murray 41, Highland 40
Story of the game: Mariah Duran scored 15 points as Murray
scored the first seven points of the game and held off Highland in a
Region 6 game.
Highland's best moment: The Rams rallied right away and the
game was close throughout. Highland used the scoring of Chanel
Roe (13 points) and Mixsa Kafi (eight) but couldn't pull ahead at the
end.
Murray's best moment: The Spartans' 7-0 run to start the game
gave them the lead, which they kept throughout. All of Duran's
baskets came on three-pointers.
Statistical notes: Both teams shot poorly from the free-throw line.
Murray was 5-12 and Highland 4-10. Lyndi Miller and Sarah Baron
had nine points each for Murray.
What we learned from this game: This was a winnable game for
Highland and can be classified as "one that got away." The Rams
need to pick up a win somewhere that they shouldn't have won.
Next: Murray travels to play East Jan. 16. Highland has a home
game against Granger the same night.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Jan. 9 - Olympus 48, Highland 45 (OT)
Story of the game: Heather Giffin and Carly Duckworth had 14
points each as Olympus and Highland battled throughout the
game and the Titans came out on top at the end of overtime.
Highland's best moment: The Rams took a 14-7 lead in the first
quarter before a raucous home crowd. Mixsa Kafi was the team's
leading scorer with 10 points, while Chanel Roe had nine.
Oly's best moment: Oly rallied in the second quarter from an early
deficit and the game was close for the rest of the game. The Titans
forced several turnovers in overtime. This game could have gone
either way.
Statistical notes: Oly was 16-24 from the free-throw line.
Surprisingly, Highland was 2-10 - on its home floor. Amanda
Diblee added 11 points.
What we learned from this game: This was a battle of unbeaten
teams and Oly ended up on top. Highland now is uncertain where
it fits in the region standings.
Next: Highland goes to Murray on Jan. 13. Oly travels to play
Granger the same night.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Jan. 6 - Highland 53, Cyprus 50
Story of the game: Chanel Roe scored 16 points and Beauty
Tuakalau added 10 as Highland rallied in the fourth quarter and
held off Cyprus in a Region 6 game.
Highland's best moment: The Rams had a big second quarter that
turned an 11-8 deficit into a 24-18 lead. Highland somehow
managed to keep the lead despite shooting 5-14 from the free-
throw line.
Cyprus' best moment: The Pirates outscored Highland 19-12 in
the third quarter and the game was close after that. Kristie Henriod
had a game-high 21 points.
Statistical notes: That's two straight bad free-throw shooting
games for Highland, and yet it still won. Cyprus was 18-26 from the
line, so there was a big foul differential.
What we learned from this game: Highland is 2-0 in region and
tied for first place in the standings. The Rams also have two road
wins.
Next: Highland plays Olympus at home on Jan. 9. Cyprus has a
home game against Granger the same night.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Jan. 2 - Highland 38, East 27
Story of the game: Senior guard Mixsa Kafi scored 15 points and
Highland blew out to an early lead and turned back East in a
Region 6 game between East side rivals.
Highland's best moment: The Rams led 13-4 after one quarter
and 22-8 at halftime. The defense was making things difficult for
East and they coasted to the win.
East's best moment: The Leopards were trailing 27-14 entering
the fourth period when they finally got their offense going. They
were also helped by Highland's poor free-throw shooting, but still
couldn't catch up.
Statistical notes: The 27 points given up was a season low for
Highland. The Rams were 3-11 from the free-throw line. Liz Fetzer
led East with nine points. Kafi's 15 points was a season high.
Chanel Roe had eight.
What we learned from this game: It was the season opener and
Highland's defense was exceptional, although East isn't an
offensive power.
Next: Highland travels to Cyprus on Jan. 6. East goes to Granger
the same night.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Dec. 20 - Highland 39, Hurricane 35
Story of the game: Chanel Roe scored 13 points and Highland
built an early lead and then held off Hurricane in a defensive battle.
Highland's best moment: The Rams led 20-14 at halftime, and
then withstood Hurricane's rally. Anatoa Lauti hit a couple of key
three-pointers for Highland. The Rams finished 1-1 on the road trip.
Hurricane's best moment: Megan Clyde had 16 points for
Hurricane, and was mostly responsible for the comeback.
Hurricane even had the lead briefly in the second half. Freshman
Carli Stratton had eight points.
Statistical notes: Highland hit 9-20 free throws. Hurricane was 14-
22. Lauti and Beauty Tuakalau had eight points each.
What we learned from this game: The Rams go into Region 6
play with a winning record, and this road trip could easily help build
camraderie on the team.
Next: Highland opens region play at East Jan. 2. Hurricane takes
on Riverton at home Dec. 31.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game, but the St.
George Spectrum had a small story. To read the Spectrum article,
click here. To read the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the
Salt Lake Tribune box score, click here.
Dec. 19 - Dixie 59, Highland 48
Story of the game: Jennika Wright was a force, scoring 26 points
as Dixie built a lead and then held off Highland at the win to claim
the non-region victory.
Highland's best moment: Chanel Roe had 17 points for Highland.
The Rams stayed close until the end, when they were forced to foul
and Dixie made enough of its shots to make the score wider than it
actually had been.
Dixie's best moment: The Flyers made 19-37 free throws, and had
a huge foul advantage over Highland. Gabby Winters backed up
Wright with 15 points.
Statistical notes: Highland made just 5-18 of its free throws. This
was Highland's first road loss. Mixsa Kafi had nine points for
Highland.
What we learned from this game: This was the first game of a
long road trip and Dixie is a good opponent. We'll see how
Highland rallies in its next game.
Next: Park City came to Southern Utah at the same time as
Highland and now the teams switch opponents. Highland will go to
Hurricane, while Dixie plays host to Park City.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. There was no report in the Salt
Lake Tribune.
Dec. 16 - Brighton 52, Highland 47
Story of the game: Kylie Hirschi scored 18 points and Brighton
used a big fourth quarter to rally past Highland in a non-region
game.
Highland's best moment: This was the Rams' game to win until
the final quarter. Roe led Highland with 16 points. Highland built a
small lead early and then slowly extended it.
Brighton's best moment: The Bengals finally had a successful
rally, coming back from a 39-32 deficit by outscoring Highland 20-8
in the final quarter. Brighton had a big advantage at the free-throw
line.
Statistical notes: Katie Tominaga added 15 for Brighton, and
Shelbi Everett had 11. Brighton was 16-24 from the free-throw line;
Highland was just 3-8.
What we learned from this game: The loss ended a two-game
win streak for Highland. This will go down as a game the Rams
should have won.
Next: Highland takes a road trip to Southern Utah Dec. 19-20.
Brighton plays at 5A power Bingham on Dec. 18.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Dec. 11 - Highland 53, Lehi 38
Story of the game: Chanel Roe scored 18 points and Beauty
Tuakalau had 16 as Highland pulled away from Lehi in the fourth
quarter and took the non-region win.
Highland's best moment: This game was close until the final
period. The Rams led just 34-29. Late in the game, however, Lehi
was forced to foul and Highland hit its shots. The Rams finished
18-25 from the free-throw line.
Lehi's best moment: Highland was obviously trying to stop Jackie
Cattani and Gabby Granthem and did - to a point. Briar Sands
picked up the slack and led Lehi with 12 points.
Statistical notes: Cattani had two three-point baskets for Lehi.
Mixsa Kafi scored eight points for Highland. The Rams outscored
Lehi 19-9 in the final quarter. The 38 points was a season low
given up by the Rams.
What we learned from this game: Highland earned its second
straight road win, while Lehi fell to 3-3. Making free throws will help
Highland throughout the season.
Next: Highland returns home to play Brighton Dec. 16. Lehi goes to
East tonight (Dec. 12).
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Dec. 4 - Highland 59, Tooele 46
Story of the game: Chanel Roe scored 26 points and Highland
controlled the middle two quarters and held on to beat Tooele in a
non-region game.
Highland's best moment: The Rams trailed 16-11 after one period,
and then dominated. They took the lead at halftime, then built a big
lead after three quarters. Kave’ Lea’aetoa had 11 for Highland.
Tooele's best moment: The Buffaloes were in control in the first
quarter, which had to give them a lot of confidence. Tooele played
evenly with Highland in the fourth period, but the game was
decided by then.
Statistical notes: Both teams shot around 50 percent from the free-
throw line. Tooele dropped to 0-4 with the loss. Highland held the
Buffaloes to just five points in the third quarter.
What we learned from this game: This was Highland's first game
on the road, and the Rams fared well. Highland's 59 points were a
season high.
Next: Highland travels to Lehi Dec. 11. Tooele has a home game
against Logan Dec. 9.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Dec. 2 - Taylorsville 55, Highland 41
Story of the game: Saane Lo'amanu scored 18 points, including
11 of 12 from the free-throw line, as Taylorsville rolled past
Highland and won its first game of the season in a non-region
game.
Highland's best moment: The Rams trailed 39-21 after three
quarters, but almost matched their point total in the final quarter to
make the score appear more respectable. Beauty Tuakalau led
Highland with 10 points.
Taylorsville's best moment: The game was tied 8-8 after the first
quarter, then the Warriors outscored Highland 18-5 and grabbed a
big lead. Mauga added 10 points for Taylorsville.
Statistical notes: The Warriors had a big advantage at the free-
throw line, hitting 27 of 37 shots. Highland was 7-27. The Rams
did connect on four three-point baskets, led by Mixsa Kafi with three.
What we learned from this game: The Rams dropped to 1-1 with
the loss, and don't know where they stand after two games.
Next: Highland travels to play Tooele Dec. 4. Taylorsville goes to
Fremont tonight (Dec. 3).
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Nov. 25 - Highland 57, Judge Memorial 54 (2OT)
Story of the game: Chanel Roe scored 17 points as Highland
staged a fourth-quarter rally and went on to edge Judge Memorial
in both team's season opening game.
Highland's best moment: The Rams outscored Judge 14-9 in the
fourth quarter. That gave Highland the momentum in the overtime,
which they used to earn their first win over the Bulldogs in 12 years.
Judge Memorial's best moment: Erika Martinez and Tina
Fakahafua were a great 1-2 punch for the Bulldogs. Martinez led
the with a game-high 21 points and Fakahafua had 19. The
Bulldogs had a five-point lead going into the fourth quarter, but lost
it.
Statistical notes: 5-11 Beauty Tuakalau backed up Roe with 10
points. Mikelle Mancini had 10 for Judge. Both teams shot 50
percent from the free-throw line.
What we learned from this game: This was a good first game for
both teams. With the win, Highland has turned it into a
neighborhood "rivalry" again. Judge benefits a lot from playing
bigger schools as it prepares for the Region 10 season.
Next: Highland has a home game against Taylorsville on Dec. 2.
Judge travels to Grantsville the same night.
Links: There was no local media coverage of the game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Story of the game: Taylar Barney scored 15 points and pulled
down 20 rebounds and Snow Canyon used a 13-0 run in the third
quarter to outlast Highland in the second round of the 4A state
tournament.
Highland's key moment: The Rams trailed most of the game, but
they rallied to close the first half within two points. Highland trailed
by as many as 22 points in the fourth quarter, but closed the game
with an 8-0 run to narrow the margin. Beauty Tuakalau led with
eight points.
Snow Canyon's key moment: Kylie Moore and Liz Ricks added 10
points each for the Warriors. Moore had a couple of baskets during
Snow Canyon's third-quarter run. The Warriors hit enough of their
free throws to prevent a comeback.
Statistical notes: Snow Canyon scored 32 of its 48 points in the
second half. The Warriors improved their record to 12-11.
What we learned from this game: Highland fell to Snow Canyon in
the tournament for the second straight season. The Rams never
got their inside game going against the 6-2 Barney.
Next: Highland finished the season with a 16-7 record. Snow
Canyon advanced to play Mountain View.
Links: The St. George Spectrum had a reporter at the game. To
read the Spectrum's story, click here. To read the Deseret News
brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune box score, click here.
Feb. 24 - Highland 53, Mountain Crest 49 (OT)
Story of the game: Chanel Roe scored 17 points, including a
couple of key baskets late in regulation, and Highland rallied to
beat Mountain Crest in the opening round of the 4A state
tournament.
Highland's key moment: Trailing 44-40, Roe scored, and then
stole the ball and got a layup that tied the game. Mixsa Kafi got a
couple of steals during the overtime, and helped Highland on a 9-2
run that secured the victory. Kafi finished with 10 points and eight
steals.
Mountain Crest's key moment: The Mustangs held a slight lead
for most of the game, using Jordanne Wilson's 13 points and 15
rebounds. Brynne Foster had a chance to win the game at the end
of regulation, but her shot fell short.
Statistical notes: Highland had 27 turnovers; Mountain Crest 26.
Shelby Rudd had 13 points for the Mustangs. Kave Lea'aetoa had
a three-point play in OT that was pivotal.
What we learned from this game: Highland was the only Region 6
team to survive the opening round.
Next: Highland advanced to play Snow Canyon in a 4A quarterfinal
game. Mountain Crest finished with a 10-11 record.
Links: The Logan Herald-Journal had a reporter at the game, and
the Salt Lake Tribune sent a photgrapher. To read the article, click
here. To read the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt
Lake Tribune box score, click here. To see the Trib's photo gallery,
click here.
Feb. 17 - Highland 42, Cottonwood 40
Story of the game: Anatoa Lauti scored nine points, but it was
Chanel Roe's rebound basket as time expired that gave Highland
a victory Cottonwood in the final Region 6 game for both teams.
Highland's best moment: The Rams trailed 23-18 at halftime, but
came out quickly and outscored Cottonwood 16-5 in the third
period. The game was tied 40-40 when Roe scored the winning
basket and set off the Rams' celebration on Cottonwood's floor.
Cottonwood's best moment: The Colts played well, but lost this
thriller. Angie Schwartz scored 12 points and Cottonwood
outscored Highland in every quarter but the third.
Statistical notes: Lauti had three treys for Highland. Cottonwood
was 15-21 from the free-throw line; Highland was just 4-6. Fehi
Fakailoatonga had nine points for Cottonwood.
What we learned from this game: The Rams ended up tied for
second place in the region standings, but will get a No. 3 seed
because Olympus won the tiebreaker.
Next: Highland and Cottonwood both advance to the 4A state
tournament at SLCC. Highland will play Mountain Crest Feb. 24.
Cottonwood takes on 4A power Sky View.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Feb. 13 - Highland 67, Granger 33
Story of the game: Chanel Roe scored 18 points as Highland
blew out Granger and clinched third place in Region 6.
Highland's best moment: The Rams led 13-11 after the first
quarter, but blew the game open by outscoring Granger 21-6 in the
second period. Kave Lea'aetoa added 10 points as 11 players
scored for Highland.
Granger's best moment: The Lancers played tough in the first
quarter, but couldn't find the offense to keep up with Highland after
that. Vahine Tuigamala was Granger's top scorer with 11 points.
Statistical notes: Highland's defense harassed Granger all night
as the Lancers' top scorers, Martha Haiola and Mary Lavekihelotu,
were held to one basket each. The 34-point margin was
Highland's biggest all season.
What we learned from this game: Highland bounced back from
the tough Murray loss with resurgence. The Rams are set for the
4A state tourney with just one game left.
Next: Highland finishes the regular season at Cottonwood Feb. 17.
Granger goes to Murray the same night.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Feb. 10 - Murray 51, Highland 46 (OT)
Story of the game: Lyndi Miller and Ame White scored 12 points
apiece, and White had the clinching layup in overtime, as Murray
edged Highland in a battle of Region 6 leaders.
Highland's best moment: Beauty Tuakalau and Chanel Roe led
Highland with 12 points, but the Rams rode the scoring and
playmaking of Mixsa Kafi, who finished with 10 points. Anatoa Lauti
hit a three-pointer with 14.9 seconds left to send the game into
overtime.
Murray's best moment: White, who used to attend Highland, had
her best game of the season. The game was close all the way, but
the Spartans outscored Highland 8-3 in the extra session. Mariah
Duran added 11 points.
Statistical notes: Murray swept the season series, but both games
were close. Murray was 9-14 from the free-throw line; Highland
was just 3-9. Duran had three treys for Murray. Lauti had a pair for
Highland.
What we learned from this game: This was Highland's chance,
and the Rams couldn't do it. Still, a post-season berth is already
guaranteed, and they might get another chance at state.
Next: Highland goes to Granger on Feb. 13. Murray plays host to
East the same night.
Links: The Salt Lake Tribune had a reporter and a photographer at
the game. To read the Tribune story, click here. To view the
Deseret News box score, click here. To check out the Trib's photo
gallery, click here.
Feb. 6 - Highland 37, Olympus 32
Story of the game: Mixsa Kafi scored 16 points and Highland hit
enough of its free throws down the stretch to hold off Olympus and
move into a tie for first place in Region 6.
Highland's best moment: Highland led throughout the game. The
Rams' defense kept them ahead when the offense was having
trouble. Highland led 24-14 entering the fourth quarter, and then
held on.
Oly's best moment: The Titans scored more than half their points
in the fourth quarter. Heather Giffin had 11 points, but the 32 points
scored was among its lowest of the season.
Statistical notes: Oly was just 9-21 from the free-throw line;
Highland was 11-20. The Rams' 37-point effort was its lowest of
the season.
What we learned from this game: By winning, Highland greatly
improved its position in the Region 6 race. The Rams can do it
again Feb. 10.
Next: Highland plays Murray at home on Feb. 10. Olympus has
Granger at home the same night.
Links: The Deseret News had a reporter and a photographer at the
game. To read the D-News story, click here. To view the Salt Lake
Tribune box score, click here. To check out the D-News photo
gallery, click here.
Feb. 3 - Highland 50, West 37
Story of the game: Chanel Roe scored 15 points and Mixsa Kafi
had 14 as Highland blew past West in the third quarter and won its
sixth straight Region 6 game.
Highland's best moment: The Rams led 15-12 at halftime, but
outscored West 19-7 in the pivotal third quarter to take a
commanding lead. Highland hit enough of its free throws to
prevent a rally.
West's best moment: The Panthers scored half of their points
while trying to come back in the fourth quarter. Amy Christensen
led West with eight points, while Ashley Quarles had seven.
Statistical notes: Highland was 11-21 from the free-throw line;
West was just 2-7. West had three treys from different players.
What we learned from this game: With the win, Highland moved
just one game out of first place and takes on the front-runners next.
The Rams are the hottest team in the region.
Next: Highland plays at Olympus on Feb. 6. West has Murray at
home the same night.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Jan. 30 - Highland 55, Cyprus 44
Story of the game: Mixsa Kafi scored 16 points and and Kave
Lea'aetoa added 14 as Highland pulled away and edged Cyprus in
a Region 6 game.
Highland's best moment: The Rams led 39-34 after three
quarters, and hit their free throws late to even expand the margin.
Highland finished 18-27 from the line.
Cyprus' best moment: Kirstie Henriod lit up the scoreboard with
27 points, and Sanshae Rasmussen added seven. The Pirates
stayed right with Highland the entire first half.
Statistical notes: A lot of fouls were called in this game, and the
team combined to shot 59 free throws.
What we learned from this game: The Rams are in third place
and now has a two-game cushion over the next team. Highland
has won five straight games.
Next: Highland plays host to West Feb. 3. Cyprus goes to Murray
the same night.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Jan. 27 - Highland 64, East 33
Story of the game: Chanel Roe and Beauty Taukalau scored 16
points apiece as Highland roared to a big first-quarter lead and
buried East in a Region 6 game.
Highland's best moment: The Rams led 20-3 after the first period,
and were never threatened. They added to the lead in the third
quarter. Vaiola Lea’aetoa added 12 points.
East's best moment: The Leopards were never in this game, and
it resulted in their worst region loss of the season. Liz Fetzer had
nine points and Sarah Tyler had eight.
Statistical notes: East was 9-24 free throws, while Highland was
5-13. Highland had five three-pointers; East had none.
What we learned from this game: This was a convincing victory for
Highland. The Rams still get to play the first- and second-place
teams.
Next: Highland plays host to Cyprus on Jan. 30. East has Granger
at home the same night.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Jan. 23 - Highland 45, West 41
Story of the game: Mixsa Kafi scored 13 points and Beauty
Taukalau had 12 as Highland rallied in the fourth quarter to take a
tough Region 6 win over West.
Highland's best moment: The game was close the entire time,
and West had a 34-32 lead entering the final period. Anatoa Lauti
added eight points.
West's best moment: Valencia Manu had 19 points for West,
which had a chance to win this game until the final seconds.
Statistical notes: Highland was 10-18 from the free-throw line;
West was just 2-10. Manu had three treys for West.
What we learned from this game: Highland has won three
straight games and is moving up the Region 6 standings.
Next: Highland returns home to play East Jan. 27. West plays host
to Granger the same night.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Jan. 20 - Highland 57, Cottonwood 45
Story of the game: Chanel Roe scored 23 points and Mixsa Kafi
connected on six straight free throws late in the game to lift
Highland past Cottonwood in a Region 6 game.
Highland's best moment: The Rams led most of the way, but could
not put Cottonwood away until the end, when the Colts were forced
to foul. Highland hit 20-31 free throws.
Cottonwood's best moment: The Colts stayed close, and had a
nice run at Highland in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough. Fehi
Fakailoatonga had 11 points for Cottonwood.
Statistical notes: Cottonwood was 9-20 from the free-throw line.
Angie Schwartz had nine points for the Colts. Christobel Faka’osi
had nine for Highland. The win ended a streak of four straight
close games (2-2) for the Rams.
What we learned from this game: With win, Highland moved
ahead of Cottonwood in the region standings is alone in third
place.
Next: Highland travels to play West Jan. 23. Cottonwood goes to
Granger the same night.
Links: The Deseret News had a reporter and a photographer at the
game. To read the D-News story, click here. To view the Salt Lake
Tribune box score, click here. To check out the D-News photo
gallery, click here.
Jan. 16 - Highland 52, Granger 50 (OT)
Story of the game: Christobel Faka’osi hit a three-pointer at the
buzzer in overtime to lift Highland to an exciting victory over Granger
in a Region 6 game.
Highland's best moment: The game was tied 44-44 going into the
extra session. Faka'osi had five of Highland's eight points in OT.
The win was the Rams' most exciting this season and helped
make up for the one-point loss to Murray on Tuesday.
Granger's best moment: The Lancers made a nice comeback.
They trailed 27-17 at halftime, but just kept chipping away at
Highland's lead. Martha Haiola led Granger with 16 points.
Statistical notes: Granger was a terrible 6-20 from the free-throw
line. Chanel Roe had 10 points for Highland and Vaiola Lea’aetoa
had nine. Four of Highland's five region games have been decided
by three points or less.
What we learned from this game: Highland is 3-2 in region and
tied for fourth place. The top five teams earn a berth into the 4A
state tournament.
Next: Highland plays host to Cottonwood on Jan. 20. Granger
plays host to Murray the same night.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Jan. 13 - Murray 41, Highland 40
Story of the game: Mariah Duran scored 15 points as Murray
scored the first seven points of the game and held off Highland in a
Region 6 game.
Highland's best moment: The Rams rallied right away and the
game was close throughout. Highland used the scoring of Chanel
Roe (13 points) and Mixsa Kafi (eight) but couldn't pull ahead at the
end.
Murray's best moment: The Spartans' 7-0 run to start the game
gave them the lead, which they kept throughout. All of Duran's
baskets came on three-pointers.
Statistical notes: Both teams shot poorly from the free-throw line.
Murray was 5-12 and Highland 4-10. Lyndi Miller and Sarah Baron
had nine points each for Murray.
What we learned from this game: This was a winnable game for
Highland and can be classified as "one that got away." The Rams
need to pick up a win somewhere that they shouldn't have won.
Next: Murray travels to play East Jan. 16. Highland has a home
game against Granger the same night.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Jan. 9 - Olympus 48, Highland 45 (OT)
Story of the game: Heather Giffin and Carly Duckworth had 14
points each as Olympus and Highland battled throughout the
game and the Titans came out on top at the end of overtime.
Highland's best moment: The Rams took a 14-7 lead in the first
quarter before a raucous home crowd. Mixsa Kafi was the team's
leading scorer with 10 points, while Chanel Roe had nine.
Oly's best moment: Oly rallied in the second quarter from an early
deficit and the game was close for the rest of the game. The Titans
forced several turnovers in overtime. This game could have gone
either way.
Statistical notes: Oly was 16-24 from the free-throw line.
Surprisingly, Highland was 2-10 - on its home floor. Amanda
Diblee added 11 points.
What we learned from this game: This was a battle of unbeaten
teams and Oly ended up on top. Highland now is uncertain where
it fits in the region standings.
Next: Highland goes to Murray on Jan. 13. Oly travels to play
Granger the same night.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Jan. 6 - Highland 53, Cyprus 50
Story of the game: Chanel Roe scored 16 points and Beauty
Tuakalau added 10 as Highland rallied in the fourth quarter and
held off Cyprus in a Region 6 game.
Highland's best moment: The Rams had a big second quarter that
turned an 11-8 deficit into a 24-18 lead. Highland somehow
managed to keep the lead despite shooting 5-14 from the free-
throw line.
Cyprus' best moment: The Pirates outscored Highland 19-12 in
the third quarter and the game was close after that. Kristie Henriod
had a game-high 21 points.
Statistical notes: That's two straight bad free-throw shooting
games for Highland, and yet it still won. Cyprus was 18-26 from the
line, so there was a big foul differential.
What we learned from this game: Highland is 2-0 in region and
tied for first place in the standings. The Rams also have two road
wins.
Next: Highland plays Olympus at home on Jan. 9. Cyprus has a
home game against Granger the same night.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Jan. 2 - Highland 38, East 27
Story of the game: Senior guard Mixsa Kafi scored 15 points and
Highland blew out to an early lead and turned back East in a
Region 6 game between East side rivals.
Highland's best moment: The Rams led 13-4 after one quarter
and 22-8 at halftime. The defense was making things difficult for
East and they coasted to the win.
East's best moment: The Leopards were trailing 27-14 entering
the fourth period when they finally got their offense going. They
were also helped by Highland's poor free-throw shooting, but still
couldn't catch up.
Statistical notes: The 27 points given up was a season low for
Highland. The Rams were 3-11 from the free-throw line. Liz Fetzer
led East with nine points. Kafi's 15 points was a season high.
Chanel Roe had eight.
What we learned from this game: It was the season opener and
Highland's defense was exceptional, although East isn't an
offensive power.
Next: Highland travels to Cyprus on Jan. 6. East goes to Granger
the same night.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Dec. 20 - Highland 39, Hurricane 35
Story of the game: Chanel Roe scored 13 points and Highland
built an early lead and then held off Hurricane in a defensive battle.
Highland's best moment: The Rams led 20-14 at halftime, and
then withstood Hurricane's rally. Anatoa Lauti hit a couple of key
three-pointers for Highland. The Rams finished 1-1 on the road trip.
Hurricane's best moment: Megan Clyde had 16 points for
Hurricane, and was mostly responsible for the comeback.
Hurricane even had the lead briefly in the second half. Freshman
Carli Stratton had eight points.
Statistical notes: Highland hit 9-20 free throws. Hurricane was 14-
22. Lauti and Beauty Tuakalau had eight points each.
What we learned from this game: The Rams go into Region 6
play with a winning record, and this road trip could easily help build
camraderie on the team.
Next: Highland opens region play at East Jan. 2. Hurricane takes
on Riverton at home Dec. 31.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game, but the St.
George Spectrum had a small story. To read the Spectrum article,
click here. To read the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the
Salt Lake Tribune box score, click here.
Dec. 19 - Dixie 59, Highland 48
Story of the game: Jennika Wright was a force, scoring 26 points
as Dixie built a lead and then held off Highland at the win to claim
the non-region victory.
Highland's best moment: Chanel Roe had 17 points for Highland.
The Rams stayed close until the end, when they were forced to foul
and Dixie made enough of its shots to make the score wider than it
actually had been.
Dixie's best moment: The Flyers made 19-37 free throws, and had
a huge foul advantage over Highland. Gabby Winters backed up
Wright with 15 points.
Statistical notes: Highland made just 5-18 of its free throws. This
was Highland's first road loss. Mixsa Kafi had nine points for
Highland.
What we learned from this game: This was the first game of a
long road trip and Dixie is a good opponent. We'll see how
Highland rallies in its next game.
Next: Park City came to Southern Utah at the same time as
Highland and now the teams switch opponents. Highland will go to
Hurricane, while Dixie plays host to Park City.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. There was no report in the Salt
Lake Tribune.
Dec. 16 - Brighton 52, Highland 47
Story of the game: Kylie Hirschi scored 18 points and Brighton
used a big fourth quarter to rally past Highland in a non-region
game.
Highland's best moment: This was the Rams' game to win until
the final quarter. Roe led Highland with 16 points. Highland built a
small lead early and then slowly extended it.
Brighton's best moment: The Bengals finally had a successful
rally, coming back from a 39-32 deficit by outscoring Highland 20-8
in the final quarter. Brighton had a big advantage at the free-throw
line.
Statistical notes: Katie Tominaga added 15 for Brighton, and
Shelbi Everett had 11. Brighton was 16-24 from the free-throw line;
Highland was just 3-8.
What we learned from this game: The loss ended a two-game
win streak for Highland. This will go down as a game the Rams
should have won.
Next: Highland takes a road trip to Southern Utah Dec. 19-20.
Brighton plays at 5A power Bingham on Dec. 18.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Dec. 11 - Highland 53, Lehi 38
Story of the game: Chanel Roe scored 18 points and Beauty
Tuakalau had 16 as Highland pulled away from Lehi in the fourth
quarter and took the non-region win.
Highland's best moment: This game was close until the final
period. The Rams led just 34-29. Late in the game, however, Lehi
was forced to foul and Highland hit its shots. The Rams finished
18-25 from the free-throw line.
Lehi's best moment: Highland was obviously trying to stop Jackie
Cattani and Gabby Granthem and did - to a point. Briar Sands
picked up the slack and led Lehi with 12 points.
Statistical notes: Cattani had two three-point baskets for Lehi.
Mixsa Kafi scored eight points for Highland. The Rams outscored
Lehi 19-9 in the final quarter. The 38 points was a season low
given up by the Rams.
What we learned from this game: Highland earned its second
straight road win, while Lehi fell to 3-3. Making free throws will help
Highland throughout the season.
Next: Highland returns home to play Brighton Dec. 16. Lehi goes to
East tonight (Dec. 12).
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Dec. 4 - Highland 59, Tooele 46
Story of the game: Chanel Roe scored 26 points and Highland
controlled the middle two quarters and held on to beat Tooele in a
non-region game.
Highland's best moment: The Rams trailed 16-11 after one period,
and then dominated. They took the lead at halftime, then built a big
lead after three quarters. Kave’ Lea’aetoa had 11 for Highland.
Tooele's best moment: The Buffaloes were in control in the first
quarter, which had to give them a lot of confidence. Tooele played
evenly with Highland in the fourth period, but the game was
decided by then.
Statistical notes: Both teams shot around 50 percent from the free-
throw line. Tooele dropped to 0-4 with the loss. Highland held the
Buffaloes to just five points in the third quarter.
What we learned from this game: This was Highland's first game
on the road, and the Rams fared well. Highland's 59 points were a
season high.
Next: Highland travels to Lehi Dec. 11. Tooele has a home game
against Logan Dec. 9.
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Dec. 2 - Taylorsville 55, Highland 41
Story of the game: Saane Lo'amanu scored 18 points, including
11 of 12 from the free-throw line, as Taylorsville rolled past
Highland and won its first game of the season in a non-region
game.
Highland's best moment: The Rams trailed 39-21 after three
quarters, but almost matched their point total in the final quarter to
make the score appear more respectable. Beauty Tuakalau led
Highland with 10 points.
Taylorsville's best moment: The game was tied 8-8 after the first
quarter, then the Warriors outscored Highland 18-5 and grabbed a
big lead. Mauga added 10 points for Taylorsville.
Statistical notes: The Warriors had a big advantage at the free-
throw line, hitting 27 of 37 shots. Highland was 7-27. The Rams
did connect on four three-point baskets, led by Mixsa Kafi with three.
What we learned from this game: The Rams dropped to 1-1 with
the loss, and don't know where they stand after two games.
Next: Highland travels to play Tooele Dec. 4. Taylorsville goes to
Fremont tonight (Dec. 3).
Links: There was no local media coverage of this game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Nov. 25 - Highland 57, Judge Memorial 54 (2OT)
Story of the game: Chanel Roe scored 17 points as Highland
staged a fourth-quarter rally and went on to edge Judge Memorial
in both team's season opening game.
Highland's best moment: The Rams outscored Judge 14-9 in the
fourth quarter. That gave Highland the momentum in the overtime,
which they used to earn their first win over the Bulldogs in 12 years.
Judge Memorial's best moment: Erika Martinez and Tina
Fakahafua were a great 1-2 punch for the Bulldogs. Martinez led
the with a game-high 21 points and Fakahafua had 19. The
Bulldogs had a five-point lead going into the fourth quarter, but lost
it.
Statistical notes: 5-11 Beauty Tuakalau backed up Roe with 10
points. Mikelle Mancini had 10 for Judge. Both teams shot 50
percent from the free-throw line.
What we learned from this game: This was a good first game for
both teams. With the win, Highland has turned it into a
neighborhood "rivalry" again. Judge benefits a lot from playing
bigger schools as it prepares for the Region 10 season.
Next: Highland has a home game against Taylorsville on Dec. 2.
Judge travels to Grantsville the same night.
Links: There was no local media coverage of the game. To read
the Deseret News brief, click here. To view the Salt Lake Tribune
box score, click here.
Deseret News photo
Highland's Mixsa Kafi tries to dribble past Karlee Paloukos of
Cottonwood during their game Jan. 20.
Cottonwood during their game Jan. 20.
Deseret News photo
Highland coach Vicki Bohney instructs her players during their
victory over Olympus Feb. 6.
victory over Olympus Feb. 6.
Deseret News photo
Christobel Faka’osi smiles as she is introduced at the
start of the Highland-Olympus game Feb. 6.
start of the Highland-Olympus game Feb. 6.
Deseret News photo
Mixsa Kafi smiles as she tries to get herself out of a difficult position.
Salt Lake Tribune photo
Highland's Chanel Roe goes up for a shot in the Rams' game
against Murray Feb. 10.
against Murray Feb. 10.
4A STATE TOURNAMENT
Feb. 25
Snow Canyon 48, Highland 34
Feb. 24
Highland 53, Mountain Crest 49
Sky View 49, Cottonwood 22
Orem 50, Murray 44
Roy 41, Olympus 30
Springville 57, West 34
Feb. 25
Snow Canyon 48, Highland 34
Feb. 24
Highland 53, Mountain Crest 49
Sky View 49, Cottonwood 22
Orem 50, Murray 44
Roy 41, Olympus 30
Springville 57, West 34
