The Heights Bulldogs's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their third straight loss. They were beaten by Fort Bend Elkins 51-22. Heights has struggled against Fort Bend Elkins recently, as their matchup on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Fort Bend Elkins' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Maddie Rhea led the charge by scoring 16 points. Anita Akiwu was another key contributor, scoring 11 points.
Heights has not been sharp recently, as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-10 record this season. As for Fort Bend Elkins, their win bumped their record up to 9-13.
Heights will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Houston Math Science & Tech at 7:30 p.m. on January 9th. Fort Bend Elkins' road trip will continue as they head out to face Alief Hastings at 11:00 a.m. on December 29, 2023. Alief Hastings presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Fort Bend Elkins in Texas (Alief Hastings is ranked 263rd, while Fort Bend Elkins is ranked 664th).
