Heartland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were dealt a 73-34 loss at the hands of Plaza Heights Christian Academy. While losing is never fun, the Mustangs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri basketball rankings (they are ranked 465th, while Plaza Heights Christian Academy are ranked 217th).
Several Mustangs players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Micah Stone, who posted eight points and five boards.
Luke Jones was his usual excellent self, going 12 for 20 en route to 30 points in addition to six rebounds and four steals for Plaza Heights Christian Academy. Jones' evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of George Carpenter, who went 5 of 8 on his way to 12 points and six boards.
Heartland's defeat dropped their record down to 9-12. As for Plaza Heights Christian Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 19-7 record this season.
Heartland didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 68-21 loss against Northland Christian on the 30th. Plaza Heights Christian Academy has also already played their next game, a 50-32 win against Applewood Christian on the 30th.
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