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Pats sweep Hawks

Written by John Ferguson Wednesday, 27 January 2010 08:44

Haley Doty is beginning to spark defensively for the Pats.

Just one of those nights - both Patriot teams notched ugly victories against visiting Merrol Hyde Magnet Tuesday night.

Nash named Heritage Coming Home King

Written by John Ferguson Wednesday, 27 January 2010 08:20

Senior class president Drew Nash was named the 2010 Coming Home King at Tuesday night's game. Nash, who is also vice president of the Senior Beta Club, was escorted by this year's Homecoming Queen Alexa Blackford.

Attendants:

Freshman - Keegan Perry and Erica Meredith, Jacob Orr and Autumn Green

Sophomore - Joseph Walker and Marybeth Rice, Cody Fletcher and Samantha Cook

Junior - Cameron Vitulli and Katherine Bibee, Lucas Gregory and Shelby Woods

Senior - Will Robertson and Tabitha Wheeler, Dakota Brent and Emma Hamilton, Dallas Gregory and Kelly Kirk

Crownbearers - Tyler Grimes and Isabella Miche

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Heritage drops #1 Clarksville Academy, 52-46

Written by John Ferguson Friday, 22 January 2010 21:35

Daniel Ray is getting to the rim more and more lately.

Demonstrating both a physical and a mental toughness not yet seen in the Patriots' gym this season, Heritage defeated number-one ranked Clarksville Academy, 52-46 Friday night. The Patriots led wire-to-wire in a hard-fought battle - the lead was never more than nine - and displayed a growing ability to finish close games.

Sophomore post players Daniel Ray and Jordan Bedwell gave the Cougars fits all night inside, as both players are beginning to attack the rim with increased aggression and sophistication. The hosts also received quality minutes from Louis Ray and Jared Morris, who provided a lift off the bench on both ends.

Why we play - John Ferguson's commentary on Friday's game

Heritage started fast, getting inside early against a Clarksville Academy defense missing one of its twin stars - Malcolm Smith was away at a church conference, leaving twin Martin to do the majority of the work inside for the visitors. Ethan Kirby's 3-pointer in the waning seconds of the quarter gave Heritage a 15-12 lead at the first break.

The Cougars extended their defense in the second quarter, looking to trap high. Heritage stumbled, but two clutch 3-pointers by Louis Ray off the bench kept the momentum with the home team, and Daniel Ray's put-back with seconds remaining brought the home crowd to its feet, cheering the Patriots' 29-24 halftime lead.

Clarksville Academy did threaten to take the lead midway through the third - two free throws from a technical foul during a tie-up cut the Patriot lead to one at 31-31. However, improved ball movement outside yielded several layups for the hosts, who led 39-35 entering the final quarter.

Bedwell fouled out on a questionable call on a rebound with five minutes left. Morris also left with five fouls with 2:22 left; however, Heritage proved resilient defensively, overcoming a 4-of-12 performance from the line in the end game. With a minute left, the Ray's put the final touches on the game - Louis took a charge on a driving Travis Russell, while Daniel rose and swatted the shot. Louis then dipped inside on a missed free throw, grabbing the rebound and putting it back to seal the win and hand the Cougars only their second loss of the season.

Cougar center Martin Smith was a force both inside and outside, finishing with a game-high 25 points. Kirby and Daniel Ray each led the Patriots with 10 points apiece.

CLARKSVILLE ACADEMY (46) - Smith 25, Russell 10, Dyer 8, Crozier 3

HERITAGE (52) - Kirby 10, D. Ray 10, L. Ray 8, Moore 7, Bedwell 7, Harper 6, Morris 4

Heritage Coach Mike Petrone on the win.

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Girls - Clarksville Academy 26, Heritage 47

The Lady Patriots continued to show steady improvement with a relative worry-free 47-26 victory over the visiting Lady Cougars Friday night.

Leading 21-12 at halftime, the hosts exploded for 18 points in the third period, then cruised to the win. Shelby Ray led all scorers with 11 points, and Taylor Traughber and Shelby Cotham each had 10 points - a season-high for Cotham.

CLARKSVILLE ACADEMY (26) - Maki 9, Cross 5, Chapman 4, Yarbrough 4, Davis 2, Goosetree 2

HERITAGE (47) - Ray 11, Traughber 10, Cotham 10, Dorris 8, Doty 4, Green 2, Atwood 2

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Heritage frosh beat Greenbrier, 38-34

Written by John Ferguson Thursday, 21 January 2010 00:00

Christian Reid drives for two of his 16 points.

Christian Reid scored 16 points to pace the Heritage freshman basketball team past visiting Greenbrier, 38-34, in action Thursday night. The frosh team also defeated Clarksville Academy Friday afternoon, and will visit Greenbrier next Thursday night at 6:00pm.

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Sluggish shooting sinks Devils

Written by John Ferguson Wednesday, 20 January 2010 08:42

WH center Fogle scores inside.

Never mind that Tuesday night was the warmest so far in 2010 - the White House High School gym proved ice-cold for the Blue Devil offense.

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