If Great Hearts Anthem was riding high fresh off their 68-48 takedown of Cicero Prep Academy on Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Eagles were just a bucket shy of victory on Friday and fell 58-57 to the Highland Prep West HORNETS.
Great Hearts Anthem lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Austin Melancon, who went 5-for-11 en route to 16 points and four steals. Another player making a difference was Cole Schirm, who dropped a double-double with 13 points and ten rebounds.
Collin Aska was the offensive standout of the matchup as he shot 78% from the field to rack up 17 points along with five boards and three steals. Those 78% shooting accuracy gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Michael Porter, who posted 11 points and eight steals.
Great Hearts Anthem's loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Great Hearts Anthem and Highland Prep West will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Eagles see the court they'll take on North Phoenix Preparatory Academy at 7:00 p.m. on December 9. As for Highland Prep West, their break will end when they face Wickenburg at 7:00 p.m. on December 2.
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