Basketball Recap: Helix Comes Up Short

Helix was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They received a blow as they fell 45-29 to the Grossmont Foothillers. While losing is never fun, the Highlanders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 503rd, while the Foothillers are ranked 106th).

When it comes to explaining why Helix lost, don't look at Jordyn McMillan. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Maylana Mantoux, who posted no points along with eight boards and three blocks.

Grossmont found their leader in sophomore Aakash Price, who dropped a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Price is crushing it when it comes to boards: she's pulled down at least nine every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Addison Clark, who earned eight points.

Helix's loss dropped their record down to 9-12. As for Grossmont, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 19-3.

Helix wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 54-29 win against Granite Hills on the 7th. As for Grossmont, they have also already played their next matchup, a 62-17 victory against Steele Canyon on the 7th.