Basketball Recap: Heathwood Hall Episcopal Victorious

Northside Christian Academy came into Tuesday's contest looking for another win against Heathwood Hall Episcopal, but Tristen McCleary wouldn't allow it. The Heathwood Hall Episcopal Highlanders took down the Northside Christian Academy Crusaders 64-47 on Tuesday thanks to McCleary, who dropped a double-double with 23 points and 15 boards. He is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last three games he's played.

Xander Pertile

Rebounds (Career)

02/04/25 @ Northside Christian Academy	13
11/26/24 vs Providence Athletic Club	10
12/05/24 vs Chapelgate Christian Academy	9
01/04/24 vs Ben Lippen	7
12/18/23 vs Camden Military	7

Xander Pertile was another key player, putting up seven points and 13 rebounds. Those 13 boards gave him a new career-high.

Northside Christian Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jaylen Weaver, who posted 11 points and three steals. Another player making a difference was Hilton Dessausure, who had 11 points.

Heathwood Hall Episcopal's record is now 15-8. As for Northside Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 14-7.

Heathwood Hall Episcopal didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 48-43 defeat against Hammond on the 7th. As for Northside Christian Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 75-63 win against Cardinal Newman on the 6th.