Heritage Christian Academy ran out of juice at the end of their game Saturday with Highlands Latin, dropping a 31-21 decision at Warrior Gym.
The Lady Warriors are already playing without their leading scorer Kinley Deason for six weeks due to a foot injury. However, they got balanced scoring in the first half as they led 7-3 after one quarter. Highlands stretched out to a four-point lead, but HCA scored the final five points of the half including a 3-pointer at the buzzer by Meredith Crunk for a 14-13 lead.
Points were hard to come by in the third quarter as HCA took an 18-16 lead into the fourth quarter. The game turned midway through the final frame when HCA was called for the rare offensive intentional foul. Highlands converted two free throws that ignited a quick 7-0 run, and the Lady Warriors weren’t able to recover.
Abbi Bullock led the Lady Warriors with six points, with Crunk adding five points and eight rebounds. Maggie Britton knocked down a pair of buckets in the first quarter. HCA falls to 0-2 in KCAA play. They will host defending region champion Oak Ridge Christian Thursday.
Highlands Latin 3 10 3 15—31
Heritage Christian 7 7 4 3—21
Highlands Latin – Mudd 10, Mast 6, Malone 6, A. Helms 4, McFarland 3, B. Helms 2
Heritage Christian (2-8) – Bullock 6, Crunk 5, Britton 4, Craft 3, Gibson 2, Wiggleton 1
