If Heritage was riding high fresh off their 61-34 takedown of Valley View last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Heritage Patriots were outmatched by the Moreno Valley Vikings and fell 69-29. While losing is never fun, the Patriots can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 137th, while the Vikings are ranked 21st).
| 01/09/25 @ Moreno Valley | 4 |
| 01/07/25 vs Valley View | 3 |
| 01/06/25 @ San Jacinto | 4 |
| 12/30/24 vs Palos Verdes | 3 |
| 12/28/24 @ El Camino | 5 |
When it comes to explaining why Heritage lost on Thursday, don't look at LaKaila Trimble. Despite the final result, she went 7 for 9 on her way to 14 points in addition to six rebounds and four steals. Trimble is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last five games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Sierra Maxwell, who posted eight points.
Moreno Valley was led to victory by Alaysha Mills and Bella Medina. Mills dropped a double-double on 23 points and ten boards, while Medina went 6 of 12 on her way to 12 points and four steals. Hasina Williams was another key player, putting up eight points.
Heritage's loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 14-5. As for Moreno Valley, their victory was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 13-5.
Heritage will head out to challenge Rancho Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Moreno Valley, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 48-46 win against Francis Parker on the 10th.
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