The Elkhorn South Storm will head out on the road to face off against the Burke Bulldogs at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Elkhorn South knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past seven matches -- so hopefully Burke likes a good challenge.
Elkhorn South is likely headed into the contest with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Millard South on Saturday. Elkhorn South fell just short of Millard South by a score of 70-67. While losing is never fun, the Storm can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 115th, while the Patriots are ranked 21st).
Despite their defeat, Elkhorn South saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Cooper Mroczek, who posted 27 points and seven boards, was perhaps the best of all. Lincoln Schwarz was another key player, going 10 for 15 on his way to 21 points and five rebounds.
Meanwhile, Burke was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were dealt a 65-37 defeat at the hands of Millard North. The game marked the Bulldogs' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Elkhorn South has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.3 points per game. As for Burke, their loss dropped their record down to 7-11.
Everything went Elkhorn South's way against Burke in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, as Elkhorn South made off with a 72-52 win. Does Elkhorn South have another victory up their sleeve, or will Burke turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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