Utica had its hands full but finally brushed off Highland 71-61 on February 11 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Highland started on steady ground by forging a 15-14 lead over Utica at the end of the first quarter.
The Redskins’ offense jumped in front for a 36-29 lead over the Fighting Scots at the intermission.
Utica jumped to a 51-42 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Redskins put a bow on this victory with a strong fourth-quarter kick, outpointing the Fighting Scots 20-19 in the last stanza.
In recent action on February 1, Highland faced off against Shelby. For results, click here.
For a complete roundup of today’s Boys Basketball action, Click here.
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