PHOENIXVILLE, PA- The Highlanders traveled to take on the University of Valley Forge in a rare late season non-conference matchup. Cairn outlasted the Patriots' young squad 84-80 and nudged above .500 on the season with tonight's win.
 
The Highlanders started out hot with threes from Brennan Addley and Jeremiah Harris and a couple layups from Malachi Hall and Justin Dean. Staked to a 12-3 lead, the Highlanders played at Valley Forge's fast pace, racking up 50 points in the first half thanks in large part to 6 triples. Freshman Josh Forker continued his late-season breakout with three first half trey's to lead the Highlanders offense. The Patriots came storming back in the second half, but Cairn endured the late run to notch their 9^th win of the season.
 
Forker led the Highlanders with 18 points, sophomore Kameron Clark notched 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Malachi Hall (12 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists) and Justin Dean (13 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists) played incredible all-around contests.
 
The Highlanders host Keystone College at 3:00 PM in another CSAC matchup this weekend.