Offensive struggles hamper Lady Warriors in loss

Heritage Christian Academy played one of its best defensive games of the year but the offense struggled and visiting Community Christian held off the Lady Warriors 30-21 Tuesday night in a girls’ high school basketball game.

HCA held Community Christian to 11 points in the first half, but still trailed 11-7. The visitors then outscored the Lady Warriors 9-3 in the third quarter to pull away and hold on for the win.

Ava DeJager led HCA with nine points. The Lady Warriors slip to 0-4 on the season while Community Christian improves to 1-5.

The Lady Warriors are back in action Monday night at home against Christian Fellowship.

Score by Quarters:

Community Christian 8 3 9 10 - 30

Heritage Christian 2 5 3 11 – 21

Individual Scoring:

CCA – Riley 5, Garrett 3, Sullivan 8, Casey 11, Fetzer 3.

HCA (0-4) – DeJager 9, Henderson 6, Craft 1, Stallins 4, Lyon 1.

3-Point Goals: CCA – Riley, Sullivan 2, Fetzer; HCA – Stallins.

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