Licking Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 41-38 heartbreaker at the hands of the Heath Bulldogs. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
Heath's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ansley Harbage, who posted 13 points. Those 13 points gave Harbage a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Kailyn Holmberg, who had eight points and five rebounds.
Licking Valley's record is now 1-11. As for Heath, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a massive bump to their 4-7 record this season.
Licking Valley will head out on the road to square off against Zanesville at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. Licking Valley is facing Zanesville at the right time seeing as Zanesville is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Heath, they will host Newark Catholic at 7:15 p.m. on Friday.
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