I have watched a group play both these teams and in my opinion, if Highlands shoots well this game won’t be close - SS has some nice big players but really struggle in transition game- if SS controls speed of game it will be good game if highlands plays their game It will be a 10 point win plus-

I have watched a group play both these teams and in my opinion, if Highlands shoots well this game won’t be close - SS has some nice big players but really struggle in transition game- if SS controls speed of game it will be good game if highlands plays their game It will be a 10 point win plus-

 

We will know in 24 hours, but I'm not in agreement. HHS' wings 22 and 15 (I think) are solid and can make shots, but the size difference in this game is dramatic. #12 for Highlands is giving up about 5 inches and 50 pounds to the big kid for Susanna. No one on HHS can guard the 6'1" kid with the funky last name and the buzz cut.

 

I will be shocked if HHS only loses by 10....and tremendously impressed with the Birds.

This should be a really fun game to watch. I have seen Susana twice and Highlands multiple times. Should be a real contrast in style, Susana’s size against Highlands skill and speed.

 

Susana should be favored but Highlands has a chance if they rebound and run. The wild card could be #11 for Susana (not sure of name). This kid is legit, probably would be on many varsity teams if he played on the KY side of the river.

 

Should be fun, one of NKY’s best against one of Cincinnati’s!

I totally agree with both of you.. If Highlands plays their game (fast) and makes a few shots they should win this game, if SS controls is able to slow it down it could be long evening for Highlands. I just think skill ultimately comes out on top in this one.

Regardless of what happens what a great opportunity for both teams to play a game like this midseason. Wish them both luck..

St Susanna up at half 29-14. #15 for Highlands has 11 of their 14. Susanna certainly doesn't want to go slow, they are in transition at every chance. Rebounding total would be comical, they are just so big. Several shots per trip.

41-16. Literally, men vs boys. No shame in this, the best in Cincy should hammer the best from NKY.

 

#15 for Highlands with 13 of the 16.

49-23 after 3 quarters.

63-30 final.

6-5, 6-5, 6-3 for Susana. I have never seen a middle school team this big in my life. Would compete against many NKY JV teams.

 

Nothing for the birds to be ashamed of, they kept battling and this will make them better. Back at it tomorrow vs another very good St Mary’s team that HMS beat by 3 last night.

Rebounds were 35-8. Birds biggest player on the court tonight was 6’0.

Wow, impressive victory for SS- Keep grinding Highlands will likely have another shot at them tonight.

From a parent in the stands all 3 of the bigs are hold backs and a bit older...

Explains a little.

 

Birds nail 10 3’s to beat St Mary by 14, play Susanna again tonight in the final.

From a parent in the stands all 3 of the bigs are hold backs and a bit older...

 

#40 is not, #30 and #11 are hold-backs.

Explains a little.

 

Birds nail 10 3’s to beat St Mary by 14, play Susanna again tonight in the final.

 

Score from the final?