Heritage girls' season ends in loss to JW North

Sierra Maxwell drives to the hoop for two of her 20 points Friday. (Photo by Action Captures Media Group)

Heritage High’s bid to qualify for the CIF girls basketball playoffs ended Friday when the Patriots lost a 53-44 decision to visiting JW North in a tiebreaker for third place in the Sunbelt League.

While the Huskies await Sunday’s announcement of their first-round playoff opponent, the Patriots’ season ended with a 13-12 record.

The teams were tied at 14-14 starting the second quarter before North went on an 11-0 scoring run for a 25-14 lead. Hitting consistently from inside and outside, the Huskies took a 30-20 lead into the locker room at halftime and were never really threatened after that.

Sophomore guard Sierra Maxwell led Heritage scorers with 20 points. Mariah Logan added 13.

Mariah Logan puts up a shoot against two JW North defenders. (Photo by Action Captures Media Group)