Highland avenged their section final loss to Red Hook with a dominant 16-2 victory led by Logan Davis and Luke Wiese. Davis scored five goals while Wiese contributed two goals and five assists. Highland's underclassmen have shown growth and cohesion, outscoring opponents by an average of 8.4 goals this season.
Highland's solid defense, anchored by Carson Palmer and Eben Yager, has kept opponents to single digits in most games. The team's efficient offense, marked by strong ball movement and cutters finding high-percentage shots, has propelled their success. The win over defending champion Red Hook showcased the team's development and determination to pursue a championship title.