Basketball Recap: Elk Rapids' Luck Takes a Turn for the Worse on Friday

Elks

Previous 5 Games

02/28/25 @ Glen Lake	41-60
02/26/25 vs Benzie Central	54-47
02/18/25 @ Boyne City	56-44
02/14/25 vs Charlevoix	53-49
02/13/25 @ Charlevoix	68-47

It was a good run, but Elk Rapids unfortunately witnessed the end of their 13-game winning streak on Friday. They received a blow as they fell 60-41 to the Glen Lake Lakers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Lakers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 65-54 back in November of 2024.

Glen Lake's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Benji Allen, who went 9-for-18 to rack up 18 points and seven rebounds. What's more, Allen posted two blocks, the most he's had since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Jacob Plamondon, who shot 54% from the field en route to 15 points and eight boards.

Elk Rapids' defeat dropped their record down to 19-5. As for Glen Lake, they pushed their record up to 22-1 with the victory, which was their 19th straight at home dating back to last season.

Elk Rapids does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Glen Lake, they will take on Harbor Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Harbor Springs knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past nine contests -- so hopefully Glen Lake likes a good challenge.