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Jake Billingsley goes up in the varsity game against Murphy.

Pablo Jimenez takes a clear path to the basket during the junior varsity game on Dec. 30.

Kedra McCall blocks a shot by a Murphy High School player at home last Friday.

Chela Green takes a shot last Friday against Murphy.

Highlanders ramp it up

Thu, 01/05/2017 - 9:13am Highlands1

The Highlands School varsity boys’ basketball team is coming together, as it beat Hiwassee Dam at home on Tuesday, 68-58. Jose Jimenez was the leading scorer, with 16 points.

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Drew Chalker keeps the ball from Yellow Jacket defense.

Highlands School senior John Murphy soars over Hayesville defense for a shot on Dec. 19.

Dillon Schmitt pushes in for a shot during the boys’ game.

Madison Lloyd sets up a play in the girls’ game against Hayesville on Dec. 19.

Highlanders hang tough against Hayesville

Thu, 12/29/2016 - 9:20am Highlands1

The varsity boys basketball team lost 62-44 to Hayesville High School at home on Dec. 19, as their attempts to score were foiled by a tight defense.

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Grace Crowe fights to keep the ball away from Nantahala during the varsity girls’ game on Friday, Dec. 2.

Freshman Sayla Roman looks for an open teammate through Nantahala defense.

Will Chastain goes up for two in the middle school game as Brent Sleight looks on.

Madison Webb follows through on a shot during the middle school girls game.

Benjamin Miller and Emily Crowe were crowned Homecoming king and queen at the dance on Saturday at Coleman Hall.

Highlanders hammer Hawks

Thu, 12/08/2016 - 9:19am Highlands1

All four Highlands School basketball teams rolled over Nantahala at home last Friday night, as the Highlanders celebrated Homecoming.

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Kedra McCall looks for an open teammate in the girls’ game.

Freshman Avery Wofford cheers during the first night of basketball for the 2016 – 2017 season at Highlands School on Monday.

Mattson Gates fights for a shot in the varsity boys’ game.

Bethany Shuler maneuvers around Wildcat defense in the Highlands School home opener.

Destin Gearhart puts one up against Andrews on Monday.

Highlander basketball gets going

Thu, 12/01/2016 - 9:34am Highlands1

Opening night for Highlands School basketball brought a mixed bag on Monday, as the junior varsity and varsity boys’ teams lost (38-32 and 62-54, respectively) but the varsity girls won, 47-42.