Ridgeline Academy and Heritage Academy squared off in some playoff action on Wednesday, but Ridgeline Academy had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Heritage Academy Heroes by a score of 46-43. The Eagles were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Heroes earlier this season, when they won 58-33.
Heritage Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jayla Santa Cruz, who dropped a double-double with 20 points and 19 boards. Santa Cruz has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last five times she's played. Another player making a difference was Aiyana Sims, who dropped a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds.
Ridgeline Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 11-8. As for Heritage Academy, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 13-5.
Ridgeline Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Heritage Academy, they will take on Imagine Prep at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday. Imagine Prep will roll in looking for their 17th straight victory, something Heritage Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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