HILAND 54, REYNOLDSBURG 41

Times-Reporter staff report

Hiland, top ranked in Division IV, knocked off Division I Reynoldsburg 54-41 in the final game of the first day of the Classic in the Country girls’ basketball showcase held at the Reese Center in Berlin Saturday.

Kennedy Schlabach scored 15 points to pace the Hawks, ranked No. 1 in Division IV. Megan Beachy added 14 points and Rachel Horn had 11.

Hiland, now 12-0 overall, led 15-5 after the first quarter, but Reynoldsburg closed to within 21-20 at the half. The Hawks rebounded to take a 36-31 edge into the final frame.

Jalynda Salley led Reynoldsburg (8-6) with 14 points, but no other player reached double figures. The Raiders are coached by former Coshocton boys’ mentor Jack Purtell.