The Grandview Heights Bobcats came tearing into Thursday's match with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.6 points) and they left with even more momentum. They breezed by Columbus Academy at home to the tune of 58-28. That 30 point margin sets a new team best for Grandview Heights this season.
Grandview Heights got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Natalie Smith out in front who scored 19 points along with eight steals and six rebounds. Smith continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Tatum Lusher, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and ten rebounds.
Grandview Heights has been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season. As for Columbus Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-13.
Grandview Heights will be playing in front of their home fans against Buckeye Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Grandview Heights is on a three-game streak of home wins, Buckeye Valley a nine-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the court. As for Columbus Academy, they will head out on the road to square off against Worthington Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday.
