Heritage lost against Eastside back in December of 2023 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Heritage Patriots took a blow against the Eastside Blazers, falling 78-22. While losing is never fun, the Patriots can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 367th, while the Blazers are ranked 20th).
| 12/27/24 vs Eastside | 9 |
| 12/21/24 @ Woodlan | 9 |
| 12/17/24 vs Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian | 11 |
Despite the loss, Heritage had strong showings from Audra Bickel, who posted six points and nine rebounds, and Danica Fuller, who earned two points. Bickel is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down nine or more in the last three games she's played.
Heritage dropped their record down to 1-12 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Eastside, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 13-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Heritage will square off against Lakeland at 7:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025. Heritage is facing Lakeland at the right time seeing as Lakeland is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Eastside, they will challenge Bellmont at 7:30 p.m. on January 3, 2025. Eastside knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past six matchups -- so hopefully Bellmont likes a good challenge.
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