Tara Boothe had game highs with 25 points and 13 rebounds Wednesday to lead host Highlands to a 53-49 victory over Louisville Sacred Heart.

        Stephanie Ripberger also had a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Bluebirds.

        SACRED HEART (49) — Fischer 1 0 2, Frank 4 0 10, Byron 4 2 12, Kelly 8 4 20, Windchy 1 1 5. Totals: 19 6 49.

        HIGHLANDS (53) — Winkler 2 1 5, Ripberger 5 2 14, Hamel 2 4 9, Boothe 8 9 25, Grause 0 0 0. Totals: 17 16 53.

        Sacred Heart ....... 4  17  14  14—49

        Highlands ....... 13   3  14  23—53

        3-pointers: LSH 5 (Frank 2, Byron 2, Windchy); H 5 (Ripberger 2, Hamel 1). H 2-0

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