By ROB HAMILTON

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The Highland girls topped East Knox on Saturday by a 49-30 margin in league play.

The Lady Scots jumped out to a 13-8 lead in the first quarter and added to their advantage by outscoring the Bulldogs 13-5 in the second and 12-6 in the third. Highland would maintain their advantage in the fourth quarter, as both teams scored 11 in that period.

Taylor Belcher led Highland with 13 points, while Kenzie Fuller added 11 and Erica Sardinha added eight.

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