The Heritage Patriots's game last Tuesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They managed a 50-44 win over Antioch. This was payback for Heritage, who suffered a 69-61 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Heritage's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Nate Grube, who scored 12 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Austin Beltram, who scored nine points.
When it comes to explaining why Antioch lost, one person who can't be blamed is Devin Simes. Despite the final result, he scored 17 points. Another player making a difference was Duane Fields, who scored eight points.
Heritage's win bumped their record up to 7-15. As for Antioch, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 8-14.
Heritage will stay at home for another game and welcome Deer Valley at 7:00 p.m. on January 30th. Heritage is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 51 points per game this season. As for Antioch, they will head out on the road to challenge Liberty at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Liberty will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Antioch surely won't give up without a fight.
