The defending state champion Highlands Bluebirds kick off their basketball season on Tuesday 11/30 by hosting the Walton-Verona Bearcats.  Hard to replace the Player of the Year Sam Vinson and big sharp shooter Luke Muller, but Highlands brings a lot back from last year, William Herald (13), Zach Barth (10) and Oliver Harris (8).  Walton-Verona returns 3 double figure scorers in Brant Smithers (20), Cameron Christy (11) and Carter Krohman (11).   This should be an exciting and very evenly matche