Basketball Recap: Dynamic Duo of Molly Rutland and Mary Helen Mendheim Lead Houston Academy to Victory

There's no place like home for Houston Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Ashford Yellowjackets with a sharp 38-16 win on Friday. The contest marked the Raiders' most dominant victory of the season so far.

Leading Houston Academy to victory were Mary Helen Mendheim and Molly Rutland. Mendheim dropped a double-double on 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Rutland posted ten points and five rebounds. Mendheim has been hot recently, having posted ten or more rebounds the last three times she's played.

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Houston Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in four consecutive matches.

Houston Academy's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Ashford, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-6.

Houston Academy will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Daleville at 5:30 p.m. Ashford and Long will compete for holiday cheer at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Ashford is facing Long at the right time seeing as Long is stuck on a three-game losing streak.