Heritage came into Saturday's match having lost 21 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Thomas Jefferson Spartans on Saturday, sneaking past 37-35.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Heritage to victory, but perhaps none more so than Meilla Collins, who posted 14 points. Collins continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Addy Buseck, who scored four points and 15 rebounds.
Eagles
| 01/11/25 vs Thomas Jefferson | 16 |
| 12/09/23 vs Sand Creek | 14 |
| 12/17/24 @ Golden | 13 |
| 01/03/24 @ Denver South | 10 |
| 02/06/24 @ Mountain Vista | 10 |
Heritage smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since the start of last season.
Despite the loss, Thomas Jefferson still got an impressive performance from Leyna McClinon, who had 14 points and seven rebounds. Leila Olbricht-Simon was another key player, putting up two points along with 12 boards and three blocks.
Heritage's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Thomas Jefferson, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Heritage will head out to challenge Gateway at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Thomas Jefferson, they will head out on the road to square off against Adams City at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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