On Thursday, Hamilton Heights Christian Academy was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 50-44 to Page.
Several Hawks players turned in solid performances, despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Elivia Moore, who scored 21 points along with three steals. The matchup was Moore's sixth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Tanah Becker, who scored 11 points along with three steals.
Page's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Avery Payne, who scored 16 points. Those 16 points set a new season-high mark for her. The team also got some help courtesy of Mary Fox, who scored 12 points along with six rebounds and four steals.
Hamilton Heights Christian Academy has not been sharp recently, as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season. As for Page, the win got them back to even at 6-6.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Rossview the next time they take the court. Hamilton Heights Christian Academy will head out to face Rossview at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, while Page will host them at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday.