West is 0-10 against Heights since January of 2020 but things could change on Tuesday. The West Pioneers will head out to challenge the Heights Falcons at 7:30 p.m.
West is headed into Tuesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They lost to Northwest at home by a 66-52 margin. One positive for the Pioneers, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Heights put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Bishop Carroll 56-26. Fans of the Falcons have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
West better keep an eye on Amalachi Wilkins. He was instrumental in Heights' win, dropping a double-double on ten points and ten boards. With that strong performance, Wilkins is now averaging an impressive 2.2 steals per game. K'Mari Holt was another key player, going 5 of 11 on his way to 11 points.
Heights smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
West's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Heights, they pushed their record up to 5-0 with the victory, which was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season.
Things could have been worse for West, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 49-32 loss to Heights in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Can West avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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