Hiland Girls Dominate Ridgewood, Boys Fall in Tight Game

Hiland High School’s girls basketball team set a clear tone for conference play with a 61 to 21 win over Ridgewood on December 1. Senior forward Reagan Zerger paced the attack with 17 points and eight rebounds, while Macy Mullet added 12 points and three steals. Perryn Mishler and Evie Mast contributed 11 and 10 points respectively, giving Hiland a balanced scoring effort that translated into an emphatic margin of victory.

The win came on the heels of an earlier nonleague victory over Waynedale on November 28, when Hiland prevailed 49 to 29. Mishler and Mullet were among the top scorers in that outing as well, helping establish continuity in the program’s early season play. With conference games now underway, the girls team’s decisive performance provides both a confidence boost for players and a clear message about the team’s ability to control tempo and defend at a high level.

On the boys side, Hiland fell into a close contest, losing 47 to 43 to John Glenn on December 2. The narrow margin underscores the competitive balance in the region as teams settle into their schedules. Close nonleague games early in the season serve as measuring sticks for coaching staffs and offer opportunities to refine rotations, defensive schemes and late game execution before conference play intensifies.

For Holmes County residents, these results matter beyond wins and losses. Strong high school programs contribute to school pride, student engagement and community gatherings at games. Early success by the girls team could influence attendance, booster support and youth participation in feeder programs. The boys team’s tight loss highlights the fine margins that will determine postseason seeding and the importance of development during the weeks ahead.

As winter sports progress, local coaches and athletic departments will be watching performance trends, injury reports and roster depth. Community members who follow Hiland athletics should expect an active stretch of conference play where each game will carry implications for playoff positioning and local sporting life.