Heide Trask had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They enjoyed a cozy 40-26 victory over the Liberty Christian Academy Heat on Monday. The win was some much needed relief for the Titans as it spelled an end to their eight-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Leading Heide Trask to victory were Nayeli Sanchez and Carley Davis. Sanchez dropped a double-double on 12 points and 14 steals, while Davis earned four points in addition to 15 rebounds and four steals.
Despite the loss, Liberty Christian Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Hollyn Thigpen went 7 for 13 en route to 16 points plus seven steals. Thigpen is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last five games she's played dating back to last season.
Heide Trask will look to take advantage of their home-court for the first time this season as they take on West Brunswick at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Liberty Christian Academy, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 45-26 defeat against New Bern Christian Academy on the 19th.
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