Heritage Christian Academy ratcheted up the defense in the second half and ended a four-game losing streak by defeating Crittenden County 58-36 Monday in a boys’ high school basketball game at Paducah St. Mary.
The Rockets (0-7) led 26-24 at halftime, but HCA only allowed 10 points in the second half. The Warriors outscored Crittenden 20-4 in the third quarter to grab control of the game.
Jason Leek had 30 points, eight rebounds, four assists and five steals for the Warriors, who improved to 2-7 on the season.
Ethan Miles added 11 points and Cooper Kirkman pulled down eight rebounds.
HCA (2-7) will return to action Friday in the West Kentucky Hoops Classic against Caldwell County.
Score by Quarters:
Crittenden County 14 12 4 6 – 36
Heritage Christian 12 12 20 14 – 58
Individual Scoring:
CCHS (0-7) – N/A
HCA (2-7) – Arvin 2, Askew 3, Kirkman 2, Leek 30, Miles 11, Morgan 2, Travis 5, Wheatcraft 3.
3-Point Goals: CCHS – N/A; HCA – Askew, Leek, Travis, Wheatcraft.
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