LOGAN, Utah - The Highland girls' basketball team relied on a solid defensive effort for the second consecutive game to defeat Mountain Crest 39-21 at the Sky View tournament Friday.

Mountain Crest, a school from Hiram, Utah, didn't score more than eight points in any quarter and managed just eight field goals for the game. Highland shot 18-for-47, an improvement over its 17-for-70 showing in its 37-23 win over Box Elder on Thursday.

In each game, the Rams' defense rendered their shooting percentage irrelevant.

"We played well defensively; that's one thing we've done all year," Highland coach Scott Hansen said. "We've caused a little problem with some teams with our quickness on defense."

Kylie Hardison led the Rams with nine points. Highland (7-0) continues tournament play with a game today against Logan.