Rustburg was the 38-33 winner over Heritage when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Rustburg Red Devils took a 44-38 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Heritage Pioneers. The Red Devils have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Rustburg's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Samiyah Jackson, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and ten boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Tyree, who posted eight points.
Tailor Coles was her usual excellent self, putting up eight points in addition to ten rebounds and six assists for Heritage. Coles is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down ten or more in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Calyce Garvin, who scored nine points and eight rebounds.
Rustburg's record now sits at 8-10. As for Heritage, their record is now 6-12.
Rustburg has already played their next contest, a 39-6 win against Randolph-Henry on the 10th. As for Heritage, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 41-28 defeat against George Washington on the 10th.
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