The Heritage Academy Gateway Heroes will take on the Ridgeline Academy Eagles at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Heritage Academy Gateway had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Empower College Prep on Wednesday and snuck past 59-57. The victory was just what Heritage Academy Gateway needed coming off of a 83-56 loss in their prior match.
Heritage Academy Gateway's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Landon Johnston led the charge by scoring seven points along with six rebounds and five assists. Johnston also posted two blocks for the first time this season. Another player making a difference was Brock Akin, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 13 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Ridgeline Academy put another one in the bag on Wednesday to keep their perfect season alive. They breezed by Mission Heights Prep at home to the tune of 80-30. Ridgeline Academy has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 14 matches by 21 points or more this season.
Heritage Academy Gateway has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season. As for Ridgeline Academy, they pushed their record up to 18-0 with that victory, which was their 21st straight at home dating back to last season.
Heritage Academy Gateway suffered a grim 58-37 defeat to Ridgeline Academy in their previous matchup back in January. Can Heritage Academy Gateway avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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