Heartland's last matchup with Clinton Christian Academy could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's contest on Thursday. The Mustangs might have been a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting the Patriots an easy 61-41 win. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since February 7, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Clinton Christian Academy was led to victory by Collin Higgins and Leo Prus. Higgins shot 59% from the field en route to 21 points, while Prus dropped a double-double with 16 points and 18 boards. With that strong performance, Prus is now averaging an impressive 8.6 rebounds per game. Mason Plumb was another key player, putting up eight points and eight boards.
Heartland's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Clinton Christian Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season.
Heartland has already played their next matchup, a 71-18 loss against Northland Christian on the 19th. As for Clinton Christian Academy, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Applewood Christian at 7:00 p.m. on January 5, 2026. Clinton Christian Academy will be up against Applewood Christian's rather soft defense (which has allowed 66.5 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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