Elkhorn North scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Boys Town with a sharp 87-67 win. That looming 87-67 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Elkhorn North yet this season.
Boys Town's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nyree Poteet, who scored 21 points. Poteet hasn't dropped below 15points for four straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of DaShawn Gomes, who scored 14 points along with three steals.
The win was the third in a row for Elkhorn North, bringing their record for this year to 7-3. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 72.7 points per game. As for Boys Town, their loss dropped their record down to 5-7.
Elkhorn North will head out on the road to challenge Lincoln Northwest at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. Lincoln Northwest is coming into the matchup on a six-game losing streak. As for Boys Town, they will face off against Douglas County West at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Douglas County West's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last five matches.
