Basketball Recap: Dynamic Duo of Jordyn Mcmillan and Samara Patterson Lead Helix to Victory

Helix lost to Granite Hills last Tuesday, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Helix Highlanders blew past the Granite Hills Eagles 54-29. The Highlanders have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matches by 23 points or more this season.

Leading Helix to victory were Samara Patterson and Jordyn McMillan. Patterson dropped a double-double on 16 points and 12 boards, while McMillan dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten rebounds. With that strong performance, McMillan is now averaging an impressive 8.1 rebounds per game. Another player making a difference was Michaelle Whyte, who posted nine points.

Highlanders

Offensive Rebounds

02/07/25 vs Granite Hills	25
02/04/25 vs Grossmont	15
01/31/25 @ El Capitan	8
01/28/25 @ Granite Hills	5
01/24/25 @ Steele Canyon	11
+ 27 more games

Helix smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 25 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in January of 2024.

Granite Hills' defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Jillian Griffith, who scored 11 points, and Ajak Agoth, who had 12 points. The dominant performance gave Griffith a new career-high in points.

Helix's victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-6 and their overall record up to 10-12. As for Granite Hills, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-14 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Helix will welcome Steele Canyon at 5:30 p.m. on February 14th. As for Granite Hills, they will host Grossmont at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Grossmont has seven straight wins, Granite Hills has four straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the court.