It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Heritage had no problem doing just that on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 78-56 margin over the Walnut Grove Wildcats. The victory was familiar territory for the Coyotes, who have now won 14 games in a row.
Cameron Lomax
| 02/21/25 vs Walnut Grove | 30 |
| 02/18/25 vs Wakeland | 21 |
| 02/11/25 vs Independence | 18 |
| 02/07/25 @ Emerson | 18 |
| 02/04/25 vs Centennial | 25 |
| + 11 more games |
Heritage was led to victory by Cameron Lomax and Bryson Howard. Lomax went 10-for-16 to rack up 30 points in addition to eight boards and three steals, while Howard dropped a double-double with 22 points and 20 rebounds. The contest was Lomax's 16th in a row with at least 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Mikhail Patel, who posted 11 points and six rebounds.
Heritage smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in February of 2024.
Heritage's win bumped their record up to 30-4. As for Walnut Grove, their defeat dropped their record down to 28-10.
Looking ahead, Heritage will take on Red Oak at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Heritage's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last seven matches. Walnut Grove does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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