Basketball Recap: Sarah Elmore Key Part of Team Effort in Patriots Win

South Baca [Campo/Vilas/Pritchett]'s game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 59-35 margin over the Wiley Panthers. The match was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 31-11.

Sarah Elmore

Steals

01/23/25 @ Manzanola	9
02/18/25 vs Wiley	7
02/08/25 vs Holly	7
01/21/25 @ Rolla	7
01/31/25 @ Cheyenne Wells	6
+ 12 more games

South Baca [Campo/Vilas/Pritchett]'s victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sarah Elmore, who posted 20 points in addition to eight boards and seven steals. Elmore is becoming a predictor of South Baca [Campo/Vilas/Pritchett]'s success: when she posts at least five steals the team is 4-2 (and 6-7 when she doesn't). Abigail Anderson was another key player, dropping a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds.

South Baca [Campo/Vilas/Pritchett] smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in four consecutive contests.

South Baca [Campo/Vilas/Pritchett] now has a winning record of 10-9. As for Wiley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season.

South Baca [Campo/Vilas/Pritchett] will head out to take on La Veta at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. South Baca [Campo/Vilas/Pritchett] has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Wiley, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Miami-Yoder at 3:00 p.m.