Jasper extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping them down to 10-7. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 56-53 heartbreaker at the hands of the Heritage Hills Patriots. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Wildcats have suffered since December 21, 2024.
As for Heritage Hills, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.9 points over those games.
Heritage Hills' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tait Wetzel, who went 6-for-12 en route to 17 points along with eight rebounds and three steals. The game was Wetzel's third in a row with at least 17 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jake Prior, who posted 13 points in addition to five boards and three steals.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jasper will challenge Evansville Mater Dei at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Heritage Hills, they will square off against Forest Park at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. The Patriots will be up against the Rangers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 55.5 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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