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Heritage Christian weathers comeback bids to reach 1A semifinal

By RON HAGGSTROM, Star Tribune, 03/14/19, 1:44PM CDT

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The Eagles' Taylie Scott scored 23 points to pace the Eagles to a 67-59 victory over Ada-Borup/Norman County West.


Heritage Christian's Taylie Schott dribbled past Mariah McKeever of Ada-Borup/Norman County West during the Class 1A quarterfinals Thursday at Maturi Pavilion. Photo: Jerry Holt • Jerry.holt@startribune.com

Heritage Christian learns quickly.

The Eagles raced to quick 15-point lead and then weathered every comeback bid by Ada-Borup/Norman County West for a 67-59 victory Thursday in the Class 1A quarterfinals at the Maturi Pavilion.

“We put a big emphasis on coming out strong,” said Eagles senior guard Taylie Scott, who had a game-high 23 points, six rebounds and three assists. “It really fueled us. We wanted to get them down early.”

Heritage Christian executed to perfection in the opening 4 minutes, 20 seconds, building a 16-1 lead. Sophomore guard Taylor Schuck scored nine of her 16 points during the fast start and Scott had five.

“They did no wrong, and hit every shot,” Cougars coach David Smart said. “We dug ourselves too big of a hole.”

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Heritage Christian learns quickly.

The Eagles raced to quick 15-point lead and then weathered every comeback bid by Ada-Borup/Norman County West for a 67-59 victory Thursday in the Class 1A quarterfinals at the Maturi Pavilion.

Senior guard Taylie Scott had a game-high 23 points for the Eagles. Teammate Kirstin Robbins added 18 points and Taylor Schuck had 16.

The Cougars were led by junior forward Kora Kritzberger’s 21 points.

The Cougars defeated Heritage Christian 63-47 in the fifth-place game of the state tournament a year ago.

Check back later for more on Thursday's game.

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