Sequoyah unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell 66-56 to the Heritage Hawks on Saturday. The Chiefs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hawks apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2020.
Heritage was led to victory by Coleman Hellgeth and MaKari Townsend. Hellgeth went 11-for-14 to rack up 26 points, while Townsend dropped a double-double with 21 points and ten boards. That's the most points Townsend has posted since back in December of 2024.
Heritage has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sequoyah will square off against Etowah at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Heritage, they will face off against Arlington Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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