Basketball Recap: Elgin Takes a Loss

Elgin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 44-38 heartbreaker at the hands of the Perry Commodores. The Comets lost against the Commodores in their previous head to head back in February of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 64-36 score last time.

Elgin's defeat dropped their record down to 5-17. As for Perry, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 6-16 record this season.

Elgin and Perry could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Ohio Rankings. Elgin will face off against Columbus Academy at 1:00 p.m. on February 22nd down 768 places (806 vs. 38). Similarly, Perry (ranked 699th) will meet Spencerville (ranked 29th) at 7:00 p.m. on February 21st.