Little Apple Times

Men's And Women's Basketball Teams Earn Wins At Hesston College

On Saturday, Feb. 4, Highland Community College men's and women's basketball teams traveled to take on Hesston College.

The Scottie women got off to a strong start, dominating the first quarter 25-4. They took a 25-point lead into the half, 36-11. HCC's women extended their lead in the second half and won the game in an impressive fashion, 77-38. Their bench scored 36-points and the largest lead of the game was 40-points at the 00:47 mark in the fourth quarter.

The Scottie men led by 12-points at the half, 43-31. Hesston College would outscore HCC in the second half by 3-points, but it wasn't enough, as the Scotties would hold on for a 77-68 victory. HCC's bench scored 14-points and their largest lead of the game was 16-points at the 07:11 mark in the second quarter.

The Scottie women had two players in double figures. Kenadi Rising led the team with 17-points and 5-rebounds. Sylvia Jones had 14-points and 5-rebounds.

Loribeth Williams led Hesston College with 14-points and 7-rebounds.

The Scottie men had four players in double figures.  Greg Moore led the way and had a double-double with 28-points and 15-rebounds. Chris Flippin also had a double-double with 22-points and 15-rebounds. RJ Sears and Tosh Lyons each had 12-points and 3-rebounds.

David Duncan led Hesston College with 21-points and12-rebounds.

Highland Community College women's basketball team is back in action Monday, Feb. 6, as they host the University of St. Mary (JV) at Ben Allen Field House. Tip-off is at 5:30 p.m. HCC's men's basketball team is back in action on Wednesday, Feb. 8, as they host Fort Scott Community College at Ben Allen Field House for a 7:30 p.m. tip-off. 

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