{"id":33300,"date":"2026-02-07T10:54:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T15:54:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?p=33300"},"modified":"2026-02-07T10:54:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T15:54:54","slug":"patriots-quest-for-postseason-win-falls-just-short","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/07\/patriots-quest-for-postseason-win-falls-just-short\/","title":{"rendered":"Patriots’ quest for postseason win falls just short"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Seeking their first postseason win since 2003, the Heritage Patriots came up just short against host Mississinewa in the 3A sectional semifinal Friday, falling 48-43 to end a 6-14 season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After finishing the last two seasons with just one win each, the Patriots were competitive for the first time in years at the sectional level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dave Nathan wraps up the evening at the Mississinewa 3A sectional. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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