Midland High girls’ basketball team faced their first league loss under coach Elaine Mahabir, falling 47-39 to Saginaw Heritage. A crucial scoring drought in the fourth quarter allowed Heritage to pull ahead after a tightly contested matchup. Despite the setback, Mahabir remains optimistic about her team's challenging schedule, which she believes will prepare them for postseason success in February and March.

By the Numbers
  • Saginaw Heritage improves to 2-1 overall and 2-0 in the Saginaw Valley League.
  • Midland Chemics fall to 2-2 overall and 1-1 in league play.
State of Play
  • Midland led 37-36 entering the fourth quarter but failed to score for over six minutes.
  • Heritage capitalized with a 9-0 run during Midland's scoring drought.
What's Next

The Chemics will face Bay City Western and look to bounce back from this loss. A rematch against Heritage is scheduled for January 30, which Mahabir believes will be another critical game for her team.

Bottom Line

Despite the loss, the Chemics are expected to regroup and remain competitive in the league, with a focus on strategy and skills development in preparation for future matches.