Heritage has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 13.13 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Wednesday. They were beaten by the Liberty Lions 35-6. The Patriots just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
Kennedy Kell threw for 139 yards and a touchdown.
Emma Haynes was her top target, picking up 51 receiving yards and a touchdown. On the ground,
Eden Enoru rushed for 43 yards.
Heritage's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 14-9. As for Liberty, the win was the 18th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 20-1.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Heritage will square off against Petaluma at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Petaluma is coming into the matchup with seven straight victories on the road, so Heritage will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Liberty, they will challenge Saint Mary's at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Liberty's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last six contests.
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