Preview: The Heights vs. DeMatha Stags
The Heights is 0-9 against DeMatha since December of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. Having just played yesterday, The Heights will get right back to it and host the DeMatha Stags at 6:00 p.m. on February 16th. The Heights is out to stop a seven-game streak of losses at home.
The Heights has not done well against Avalon recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Heights walked away with a 61-51 victory over Avalon.
Meanwhile, DeMatha is ranked highly in their home state, and on Tuesday they took on another highly ranked team in the form of Paul VI. DeMatha fell 63-50 to Paul VI. DeMatha has not had much luck with Paul VI recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Derek (Beau) Daniels, who scored nine points along with six rebounds and five blocks. He is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in the last three games he's played. Kade Sebastian was another key contributor, scoring 11 points along with two steals.
The Heights' win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-22. As for DeMatha, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 16-11 record this season.
The Heights was taken down by DeMatha 106-67 when the teams last played back in January. Will The Heights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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