Elkhart and Spearville squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Elkhart had to settle for second. They came up short against the Spearville Lancers, falling 65-45. The Wildcats' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it five in a row.
It was another big night for Ian Melendez, who went 8-for-16 en route to 21 points along with five rebounds and three steals for Spearville. Layson Wheaton was another key player, putting up eight points in addition to eight boards and four steals.
Elkhart's loss dropped their record down to 7-14. As for Spearville, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-7 record this season.
Elkhart does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Spearville, they are taking a road trip to challenge Norwich at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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