Basketball Recap: Elgin's Luck Changes for the Better on Friday

Elgin's game two weeks ago was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They managed a 44-39 victory over the Aurora East Tomcats. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Maroons as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.

Maroons

Previous 5 Games

01/03/25 @ Aurora East	44-39
12/23/24 vs Downers Grove North	22-78
12/20/24 vs Larkin	32-67
12/17/24 vs South Elgin	38-71
12/16/24 vs Dundee-Crown	30-55

Elgin's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-10. As for Aurora East, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-14.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Elgin will take on West Aurora at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Aurora East, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Romeoville at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Aurora East has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games.