Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Heritage). They simply couldn't be stopped on Wednesday as they easily beat the Altavista Colonels 61-29. With the Pioneers ahead 35-9 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Heritage was led to victory by Tailor Coles and Marissa Allen. Coles dropped a triple-double on 17 points, 12 boards, and ten assists, while Allen posted 20 points. Coles is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last seven games she's played. Another player making a difference was Dy'Nzah Alexander, who earned eight points and eight rebounds.
Pioneers
| 11/27/23 @ Prince Edward County | 19 |
| 01/08/25 @ Altavista | 14 |
| 12/17/24 vs Liberty Christian | 12 |
| 12/13/24 @ Jefferson Forest | 12 |
| 12/11/24 vs George Washington | 12 |
They weren't the only one working in the assists department: Heritage was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Heritage's victory ended a 13-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-7. As for Altavista, they dropped their record down to 0-8 with the defeat, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.
Heritage will venture away from home to face off against Rustburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Altavista, they and Dan River will face off at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday without much rest having both just played.
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