It was a tough day on the offensive end of the court for Highland but they managed to pull out the 59-50 win on the road against a scrappy Blue Devil team Saturday afternoon.
 
Offensive struggles started right away as Highland couldn't out shoot the Blue Devil zone shooting 33% from the floor and only 3-18 from behind the arc in the first half. The Blue Devils took advantage of the Scotties struggling offense and took a 28-22 lead into the break.
 
Highland came out of the locker room looking to get things going offensively. They slowly chipped away at the Blue Devil lead and re-gained the lead after Ryan Haskins three-pointer with 11:46 left to play in the game. Kansas City Kansas would get back within two points with 3:08 to play, but that is the closest Highland would allow them to get as the Scotties held onto the lead and the win 59-50.
 
Holden Redparth gave Highland a spark in the second half scoring 12 of his 22 points in the second. He also pulled down eight rebounds and recorded three steals. Taiveyhon Mason was the other Scottie in double figures, scoring 10 of his final 13 points in the second half. Mason also dished out four assists and had two steals. Ryan Haskins scored eight points and six assists.
 
Highland shot 36.7% from the floor, 26.5% from three-point range and 6-8 from the free throw line while holding KCK to 37.5% from the floor and 64% from the free throw line.
 
Fifty-nine points is the fewest points Highland has scored in a game this season and 50-points is the fewest points they have allowed by an opposing team this season.
 
Highland improves to 18-6 overall, 2-1 in KJCCC play and 3-1 in Region VI. They will host Fort Scott and Labette at home this week. Fort Scott on Wednesday, February 7 at 7:30pm and Labette on Saturday, February 10 at 3:00pm in Ben Allen Field House.