The Paxton Tigers were the 62-48 winner over the Elm Creek Buffaloes when they last played one another back in March of 2019, but their luck changed this time around. Paxton fell to Elm Creek 50-44.
Paxton's loss on Monday came despite strong showings from Josh Eakins and Tanner Hebblethwaite. Eakins scored 18 points along with two steals, while Hebblethwaite dropped a double-double on 17 points and 12 rebounds. It was the first time this season that Hebblethwaite scored 15 or more points.
Elm Creek got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Nikk Brumels out in front who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 11 rebounds. Isaiah Quintana was another key contributor, scoring 18 points.
Paxton's loss dropped their record down to 15-10. As for Elm Creek, their victory was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-8.
Paxton does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Elm Creek also has no future games currently scheduled.
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