Highland basketball split in a conference match-up last night with Pekin.

In the girls’ game, Highland found themselves on the losing end of a shootout. The Huskies outscored Pekin in the first 15-10, were outscored in the second 16-9 and in the third 20-18, and outscored Pekin 17-15 to finish just short of the win, 61-59.

Cheyanne Adamson led Highland with 23 points, while Chelsey Lampe added 13.

The Highland boys basketball team had a come from behind win last night in a monster fourth quarter.

The Huskies outscored Pekin 24-10 in the fourth on their way to the 60-58 victory.

Highland was led by Josh Brase with 31 points.

Highland travels to Mediapolis tonight.