Heritage girls basketball team improves record to 13-3

Photo illustration by Kristi Jo Aguirre

The Heritage High girls basketball team stayed on a roll Friday, defeating Canyon Springs 57-45 to improve its season record to 13-3.

The Patriots are led by a trio of players. Freshman Sierra Maxwell averages 16.2 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals per game. Senior Lauren Pagtakhan averages 11.7 points per game. Senior Aaliyah Benavidez averages 17.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals per game.

In addition, the team has a combined GPA of 3.6.

“Our team is successful because of the hard work and dedication they have put in since August,” said coach Deanna Meijer. “We have been so resilient this season, overcoming obstacles like injuries and COVID, and continue to persevere. The team has been learning and growing, and their improvement on the court is so fun to watch! They are an incredible group of girls.”

Heritage will play Elsinore at home at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday.