One Away: Harvest Christian routs Fredericksburg Heritage, punches ticket to state final

ROBINSON — The Harvest Christian Eagles are headed to the TAPPS 1A state title game for a second straight season, taking down Fredericksburg Heritage 78-34 during the TAPPS 1A semifinals today at Robinson High School in Robinson, TX.

The Eagles (41-1) will take on Sherman Texoma Christian at 10 a.m. tomorrow for the TAPPS 1A state title. Texoma Christian defeated Prosper Prestonwood Christian 52-45 earlier today to punch their ticket to the championship game.

Harvest Christian made uncharacteristic mistakes during the opening quarter, turning the ball over multiple times and missing shots they normally drain.

Senior Ashley Gonzalez stepped up during the shaky first quarter for the Eagles, netting four 3-pointers en route to a 15-point opening period and a 21-14 Harvest Christian lead after one.

The Eagles flipped a switch during the second quarter, with their full court press turning the tide of the game as Harvest Christian outscored Fredericksburg Heritage 20-9 during the period to take a 41-23 advantage into the break.

Senior Lexi Garcia and junior Riley McClaugherty combined for 12 points during the period, with Garcia leading the way with seven and McClaugherty adding five.

The Eagles didn’t let up during the second half, outscoring Fredericksburg Heritage 37-11 over the final two periods to secure their state title game berth.

Gonzalez led all scorers with 27 points on five made 3-pointers. McClaugherty added 18 points, including 13 during the third quarter. Sophomore Jamie Gonzalez chipped in 13 points and senior Lexi Garcia added 10.

Senior Elaina Craven led Fredericksburg Heritage with a team-high 19 points, with 17 coming during the first half. Elli Shipman chipped in 10 points.

The Eagles have now outscored their four playoff opponents 332-119 heading into tomorrow’s state championship contest.

ivan@themonitor.com

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