By Rob Hamilton

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Highland basketball fell to River Valley in a road non-conference game on Monday night by an 82-48 margin.

The Scots were only behind by a 15-10 score after the first quarter, but were outscored 29-9 in the second and 28-17 in the third, as the Vikings opened up a commanding lead. While Highland held a 12-10 advantage in the fourth, they were unable to make up that deficit.

Both Gavin Hankins and Bryant Marcum scored eight for Highland, while Rider Minnick finished with eight.

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