GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Highlands holds off Holmes comeback to open season with victory

Hays defeats Jefferson

TEAMS INCLUDED: Highlands, Jefferson.

Holmes made a furious comeback, scoring 30 points in the fourth quarter, but Highlands held on for a season-opening victory Monday at Paul Taylor Gym. The Owls prevailed 65-63.

Highlands took a commanding 33-23 halftime lead. The Owls extended their lead to 14 points entering the final quarter.

Sophomore Aaliyah Prince led the Owls with 21 points. Junior guard Jina Lackey also had a strong first outing with 19 points. M. Reyes added 10 points.

Hays 62, Jefferson 20

The Rebels won the season opener for both teams handily behind 17 points from 6-foot-3 post Jill Borreson Monday in Buda.

Sasha Barrientos was the only double-figure scorer for Jefferson. Barrientos finished with 10 points.

The Mustangs played without volleyball players Krystin Garcia, Gabby Vasquez and Melanie Ybarra, who  have a bi-district match Tuesday against Boerne Champion (6 p.m. at Blossom Athletic Center).

2 thoughts on “GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Highlands holds off Holmes comeback to open season with victory

  1. How did Holmes make a 30-point comeback when then were only down by 10 at half and 14 after three quarters? Did Highlands score 16 straight to start the fourth or something?

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