Preview: Elysian Fields Yellowjackets vs. Tatum Eagles
Elysian Fields is 0-10 against Tatum since February of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Elysian Fields Yellowjackets will be playing in front of their home fans against the Tatum Eagles at 6:00 p.m. The timing isn't great for Elysian Fields: they have been struggling with eight straight losses at home, while Tatum has snatched up 12 consecutive wins on the road.
Elysian Fields suffered their biggest loss since November 11, 2023 on Wednesday. They were beaten by Jefferson 63-14. Elysian Fields has struggled against Jefferson recently, as their contest on Wednesday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Aniya Patterson was Elysian Fields' leading scorer, having posted six points.
Meanwhile, Tatum can now show off 18 landslide victories after their most recent game on Tuesday. They claimed a resounding 55-24 victory over Troup at home. Given Tatum's advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 190th, while Troup is ranked 710th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Elysian Fields has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost 17 of their last 18 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-26 record this season. As for Tatum, their win bumped their record up to 23-1.
Elysian Fields was taken down by Tatum 77-10 when the teams last played on January 2nd. Will Elysian Fields have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
