By ROB HAMILTON

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The Highland girls were unable to get over the hump against host Wellington on Wednesday in suffering a 46-36 loss.

After the first half, the Scots were trailing 27-21. Both teams scored nine in the third quarter, but Highland was outscored 10-6 over the final eight minutes to fall in the non-league game.

Erica Sardinha scored nine points to pace Highland, while both Kenzie Fuller and Taylor Belcher added eight apiece.

Rob Hamilton can be reached at 419-946-3010, ext. 1807. Connect with him on Twitter at @SportsMCS