Basketball Recap: Wilkes Central Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Dec 4, 2024, 8:35am

Basketball Recap: Wilkes Central Eagles vs. Elkin Buckin' Elks

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Wilkes Central entered their matchup against Elkin on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Wilkes Central Eagles took a blow against the Elkin Buckin' Elks, falling 59-21. The Eagles just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.

Even though they lost, Wilkes Central smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.

Wilkes Central's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Elkin, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-1.

Wilkes Central and Hibriten will face off at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. One thing working in Hibriten's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. As for Elkin, they will head out on the road to square off against North Wilkes at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. North Wilkes will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Elkin surely won't give up without a fight.

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