Heritage couldn't quite beat Lakeland Christian Academy on Tuesday, but the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 64-point defeat they were dealt last Tuesday. The Heritage Patriots fell just short of the Lakeland Christian Academy Cougars by a score of 31-29. The Patriots were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2023.
Heritage lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Audra Bickel, who posted eight points in addition to 12 rebounds. With that strong performance, Bickel is now averaging an impressive 8.1 rebounds per game. Danica Fuller was another key player, earning eight points along with four steals.
Leading Lakeland Christian Academy to victory were Katie Reimink and Olivia Hawks. Reimink earned 15 points in addition to five steals, while Hawks posted eight points along with 14 rebounds and two steals. Hawks is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last four games she's played.
Heritage is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6. As for Lakeland Christian Academy, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Heritage will face off against Fort Wayne South Side at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Heritage is facing Fort Wayne South Side at the right time seeing as Fort Wayne South Side is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Lakeland Christian Academy, they will challenge Culver Community at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Culver Community has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games.
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