Heritage Christian Athletics kicked off their season on the road on Monday and hit a couple of potholes. They fell just short of the Newman International Academy Warriors by a score of 58-55. The Falcons haven't had much luck with the Warriors recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Newman International Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was TJ Styles out in front who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds. Styles is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: he's pulled down at least 11 every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kelvin Tanimowo, who earned 12 points in addition to six rebounds and two steals.
The victory was the third in a row for Newman International Academy, bringing their record for this year to 3-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Heritage Christian Athletics will venture away from home to face off against Chisholm Trail Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Newman International Academy, they will head out on the road to square off against Oakridge at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Newman International Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Oakridge likes a good challenge.
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