By Rob Hamilton

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The Highland girls cruised to a home non-league win Tuesday at the expense of Galion, overcoming a slow start to win 53-30.

The Tigers jumped out to a 9-8 lead after the opening period, but Highland exploded for 20 points in the second to lead 28-13 at the half. Galion trimmed three points off that lead in the third quarter, but the Scots finished strongly, outscoring them 16-3 over the final eight minutes to pick up the win.

Madison Cecil led Highland with 17 points.

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