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NKY Top-ranked Highlands jumped out to a 21-5 lead and never looked back. The Bluebirds were led by junior guard Katie Allen, with 22 points and eight rebounds.

Highlands senior guard Mallory Adler and sophomore guard Allie Conner combined for 23 points.

Dixie Heights - Bowman 5 2 14, Lubbe 2 2 7, Walter 4 0 8, Schlarman 4 2 10, Dietz 0 1 1, Milligan 1 0 2, Hartfiel 1 0 2, Erdman 0 2 2. Totals: 17 9 46.

Highlands (10-1) - Allen 9 3 22, Adler 6 0 12, Conner 4 3 11, Towles 4 4 12, McMahon 0 3 3, Horner 1 0 3, Cutter 2 0 6, Macke 1 1 3, Dunn 1 0 2, Messmer 3 0 6. Totals: 31 16 80.

Dixie 5 17 9 15 -46
Highlands 21 18 17 24 -80

3-pointers: D 3 (Bowman 2, Lubbe); H 2 (Allen, Horner).