Thursday, March 19, 2009

Highland loses 80-55

It's over. The Highland women fought hard, but the Cards were just too much for them and will end the year 27-7.

The Cougars couldn't get that elusive first win in the national tournament in team history, but what a year Highland has had.

I'll have a column and story on the game for tomorrow's paper.

Congrats on a great year, girls.

Highland looking to rebound this afternoon

SALINA, Kans. — The women Cougars, decked out in their home jerseys today, will square off at noon to face Trinity.

Again, Highland will be undersized in this matchup, but should be in better position to actually win this game, as they will not face a player as big and dominant from all over the court like Danielle Adams.

The Cougars were already here for the Hutch/Middle Georgia game in the loser's bracket of the tournament. Highland wouldn't see the potential winner in this game, should Highland win, until the eighth place game.

We'll see though.

Highland, first and foremost, must play better on the boards today and play with confidence. It'll help against Trinity, but that team will be tough.

The Cougars will have to play a zone to counter the size of Trinity. Highland's played against taller teams, so we'll see.