The Heritage Patriots and the Grovetown Warriors are set to duel on Tuesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
While Heritage didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-20), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They strolled past Southeast Bulloch with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 71-53. That looming 71-53 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Patriots yet this season.
Meanwhile, Grovetown entered their tilt with Augusta Christian on Saturday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Lions by a score of 74-65.
Grovetown got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Amare Pryce out in front who went 8 for 12 en route to 17 points plus three steals. Another player making a difference was Ian Leverette, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 11 rebounds.
Grovetown smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in five consecutive matchups.
The victory made it two in a row for Heritage and bumps their season record up to 5-2. As for Grovetown, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
Heritage suffered a grim 76-51 defeat to Grovetown when the teams last played back in February of 2022. Thankfully for Heritage, Frankquon Sherman (who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 13 rebounds) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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