Recap: Elm Creek Buffaloes vs. Ravenna Bluejays
Even though the Elm Creek Buffaloes have not done well against the Ravenna Bluejays recently (they were 0-8 in their previous eight matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Elm Creek strolled past Ravenna with points to spare, taking the game 47-32. The win was nothing new for Elm Creek as they're now sitting on nine straight.
Elm Creek's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ashley Bauer led the charge by scoring 16 points along with four steals. Bauer is on a roll when it comes to points, as she's now scored 15 or more in the last four games she's played. Halle Knapp was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with six rebounds.
Elm Creek is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-3 record this season. As for Ravenna, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 4-12.
Elm Creek will take on Overton at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Nebraska (Overton is ranked 53rd, while Elm Creek is ranked 65th). As for Ravenna, they will head out on the road to take on Centura on Friday. Centura is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.
