Buzzer Beaters and Defense Lead to Title Round

The Highland High School Lady Hawks beat Dobson on Thursday, February 9th, earning a spot in the Sectional Finals. It was an tense game of strong defense and well timed shots. 


Kayla Miranda had one of the exciting moments as covered in the East Valley Tribune: Buzzer-beaters, defense leads Highland girls to sectional title game: "With 1.2 seconds left before halftime, Kathleen Cabrera was fouled and made her first free throw. Her second free throw was off the mark but Kayla Miranda was there for the rebound and put back at the buzzer to give the Hawks a 20-18 lead at intermission." 


It was also covered on AZCentral.com: Highland girls basketball pulls away from Dobson at sectionals: "Highland and Dobson traded the lead for the entire first half before a jumper by junior guard Kayla Miranda as time expired gave the Hawks a 20-18 lead at halftime."