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Sycamore boys sweep WH Heritage, extend win streak to 13




Sycamore senior Daniel Saylor (left) to tries to secure a loose ball against Val Courtney. PHIL STAUDER

Sycamore senior Daniel Saylor (left) to tries to secure a loose ball against Val Courtney. PHIL STAUDER

While the White House Heritage girls basketball is streaking, the boys team is skidding in the opposite direction.

The Patriots lost to Sycamore 54-38 on Monday and 46-26 on Tuesday to fall to 4-4 in District 9-AA play. Heritage (9-13) has lost four straight and five of its last six. Sycamore (16-3, 8-0) extended its win streak to 13.

“We’ve had a rough couple of weeks with close losses and then back-to-back bad games versus Sycamore,” Heritage coach Carl Miller said. “We’ve had long discussions as a team on what we have to do to get back to playing better and to finish out strong.”

Sycamore senior Daniel Saylor scored 23 points in Monday’s win. Bailey Chapman and Derek Underwood added 12 points apiece.

The next night, Saylor led the way with 12, while Grady McPherson added nine and Chapman and John Hale each scored eight. The War Eagles led 28-12 at halftime.

Heritage struggled offensively in both games. Daniel Bale had eight on Monday and 11 on Tuesday.

Timmy Freel (left) and Damonate Teasley (right) apply defense to Sycamore’s Gavin Mitchell.PHIL STAUDER

Timmy Freel (left) and Damonate Teasley (right) apply defense to Sycamore’s Gavin Mitchell.PHIL STAUDER

But the Patriots shot just 17 percent in the second game and went 0-for-16 on three-point attempts. Miller’s squad, which has just two seniors and averages 47 points per game, also failed to pass the 30-point threshold.

“Consistency has been an issue all year,” Miller said. “They’re young but receptive. Hopefully we will get back on track these next few games.”

Heritage was set to travel to Westmoreland on Friday before hosting Greenbrier on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Sycamore hit the road for White House on Friday and Santa Fe on Tuesday.

MONDAY BOX SCORE

WH Heritage (38): Daniel Bale 8, Timmy Freel 7, Val Courtney 5, Taye Francis 3, Blake McDonald 3, Ben Branlund 2, Caleb Guisewite 2, Ty Lopez 2, Aaron Neely 2, Brandon Rosa 2, Damonate Teasley 2.

Sycamore (54): Daniel Saylor 23, Bailey Chapman 12, Derek Underwood 12, Grady McPherson 5, Wesley Dalrymple 2, Charlie Thomason 2.

White House Heritage coach Carl Miller shouts instructions to his team. PHIL STAUDER

White House Heritage coach Carl Miller shouts instructions to his team. PHIL STAUDER

TUESDAY BOX SCORE

Sycamore (46): Daniel Saylor 12, Grady McPherson 9, Bailey Chapman 8, John Hale 8, Derek Underwood 4, Caleb Carter 2, Rhett Hunt 1, Gavin Mitchell 1, Charlie Thomason 1.

WH Heritage (26): Daniel Bale 11, Val Courtney 6, Aaron Neely 3, Ben Branlund 2, Brandon Rosa 2, Ty Lopez 1, Damonate Teasley 1.

Sycamore coach Steve Dodd (left) talks with guard Caleb Carter (33). PHIL STAUDER

Sycamore coach Steve Dodd (left) talks with guard Caleb Carter (33). PHIL STAUDER

Heritage sophomore Daniel Bale (left) attempts a shot past Derek Underwood (35) and Grady McPherson (11). PHIL STAUDER

Heritage sophomore Daniel Bale (left) attempts a shot past Derek Underwood (35) and Grady McPherson (11). PHIL STAUDER

Heritage senior Aaron Neely (left) is pressured by Sycamore's Daniel Saylor. PHIL STAUDER

Heritage senior Aaron Neely (left) is pressured by Sycamore’s Daniel Saylor. PHIL STAUDER

Heritage defenders Taye Francis (5) and Ty Lopez (32) press Sycamore’s Wesley Dalrymple. PHIL STAUDER

Heritage defenders Taye Francis (5) and Ty Lopez (32) press Sycamore’s Wesley Dalrymple. PHIL STAUDER

Heritage senior Aaron Neely (10) shoots against Sycamore.PHIL STAUDER

Heritage senior Aaron Neely (10) shoots against Sycamore.PHIL STAUDER

Daniel Saylor (45) dunks over Heritage's Ben Branlund.PHIL STAUDER

Daniel Saylor (45) dunks over Heritage’s Ben Branlund.PHIL STAUDER

Heritage senior Val Courtney grabs a rebound against Sycamore.PHIL STAUDER

Heritage senior Val Courtney grabs a rebound against Sycamore.PHIL STAUDER

Timmy Freel drives to the basket against Sycamore. PHIL STAUDER

Timmy Freel drives to the basket against Sycamore. PHIL STAUDER

Heritage senior Val Courtney (right) tries to secure a rebound. PHIL STAUDER

Heritage senior Val Courtney (right) tries to secure a rebound. PHIL STAUDER

Sycamore’s Daniel Saylor dunks for two of his game-high 23 points. PHIL STAUDER

Sycamore’s Daniel Saylor dunks for two of his game-high 23 points. PHIL STAUDER

Caleb Carter gets low to drive past Heritage’s Aaron Neely.PHIL STAUDER

Caleb Carter gets low to drive past Heritage’s Aaron Neely.PHIL STAUDER

Sycamore's Bailey Chapman (13) goes for a layup in front of Val Courtney. PHIL STAUDER

Sycamore’s Bailey Chapman (13) goes for a layup in front of Val Courtney. PHIL STAUDER

Sycamore's Grady McPherson scores against Heritage’s Jared Brummett.PHIL STAUDER

Sycamore’s Grady McPherson scores against Heritage’s Jared Brummett.PHIL STAUDER

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