Hastings is 0-4 against Elkhorn since February of 2021 but things could change on Saturday. Both will round out the year against one another at. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Hastings is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Elkhorn North on Saturday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Hastings was dealt an 85-42 loss at the hands of Elkhorn North. The Tigers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 44-23.
Meanwhile, Elkhorn came up short against Gretna East on Saturday and fell 54-44.
Hastings will need focus on slowing down Charlie Lamski, one of several Elkhorn players who made an impact when they last played. He went 5 of 8 on his way to 11 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Nixon Farmer, who posted 13 points.
Elkhorn's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Hastings, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 2-3.
Hastings suffered a grim 67-41 defeat to Elkhorn in their previous matchup back in February. Can Hastings avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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