Heath is 8-2 against Lakewood since November of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Heath Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Lakewood Lancers at 7:15 p.m. Heath will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive.
Last Wednesday, Heath's game was all tied up 19-19 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They came out on top against Johnstown-Monroe by a score of 49-39.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Heath to victory, but perhaps none more so than Preston Devito, who scored 14 points. Ben Mason was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 14 points and 11 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Lakewood came up short against Northridge on Tuesday and fell 43-35. Lakewood has not had much luck with Northridge recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
Heath's win bumped their record up to 8-3. As for Lakewood, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-7.
Everything came up roses for Heath against Lakewood in their previous matchup back in February of 2023 as the team secured a 57-28 win. With Heath ahead 30-8 at the half, the game was all but over already.