Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only the Heritage Academy Gateway Heroes walked away with it. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Wolf 59-57. The victory was just what Heritage Academy Gateway needed coming off of a 83-56 defeat in their prior matchup.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Heritage Academy Gateway to victory, but perhaps none more so than Landon Johnston, who scored seven points along with six rebounds and five assists. Johnston also posted two blocks for the first time this season. Another player making a difference was Brock Akin, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 13 rebounds.
Heritage Academy Gateway has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season. As for Empower College Prep, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-5.
Heritage Academy Gateway will face off against Ridgeline Academy at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Ridgeline Academy will roll in looking for their 19th straight win, something Heritage Academy Gateway surely won't give up without a fight. Empower College Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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