HIGHLAND, Ill. (Interstat) — The Highland (Ill.) Cougars defeated the State Fair Roadrunners 80-72 in a men’s junior college basketball game on Friday. The Cougars built a 44-34 lead after a high-scoring first quarter and maintained that advantage throughout the second half to secure the victory. The win improves Highland’s season record to 4-3, while State Fair falls to 2-4. Walter Hill Jr. led a balanced offensive effort for the Cougars.