Jackets travel to face Highlanders Following Huge Win

Following a HUGE win, the Jackets traveled to Highlands on Wednesday, January 23rd to face off against the Highlanders.

The Lady Jackets hoped to steal a win on the road as they looked to complete the season sweep of the Highlanders. The Lady Jackets jumped out to an early 10-7 lead as they were led by Foster with six. Hayesville never looked back after grabbing a quick lead as they would never trail after the opening possession. The Lady Jackets were led by Foster with nine in the first half as they led 18-13. Throughout the second half the Lady Jackets controlled the ball and played exceptional defense as they led by a score of 33-24 at the end of the third period. The Lady Jackets were led by Patterson with thirteen as they would hold on to win 48-42 to complete the season sweep over Highlands. The Lady Jackets improve to 14-4 on the season.

The Jackets followed and also jumped out a hot start offensively as they led 25-13 after the first. McTaggert led the team with ten points and a block. The Jackets continued their dominance as they led 38-21 at the half. Despite trailing by seventeen the Highlanders didn’t give up and came out firing on all cylinders during the second half. However the Jackets managed to lead 50-44 after the third. The Jackets would hold on to win 65-59 led by Cook with eighteen. McTaggert also had eighteen and three blocks. The Jackets split the season series and improve to 14-4 and continue their 10 game winning streak.

The Jackets will travel to face across town rival the Murphy Bulldogs Friday, December 25th as they will look to sweep the regular season series.