Elkhart had lost three straight, but after bumping their record up to 21-8 on Thursday that streak is in the rearview. They secured a 45-40 W over the Groesbeck Goats. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 58-40 back in December of 2025.
Shunydeya Whitehead continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines, dropping a double-double with 26 points and 20 boards. That makes it 14 consecutive games in which she has scored at least a third of Elkhart's points.
Elks
| 01/22/26 vs Groesbeck | 25 |
| 01/06/26 vs Mexia | 24 |
| 12/16/25 @ Groesbeck | 24 |
| 01/16/26 vs Teague | 14 |
| 01/09/26 @ Westwood | 13 |
Elkhart smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 25 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
As for Groesbeck, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-18 record this season. While losing is never fun, they can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 1024th, while Elkhart is ranked 501st).
Despite the defeat, Groesbeck saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Ma'Kya Wells posted 14 points along with eight steals and five rebounds. Wells has been hot for a while, having posted four or more steals the last 12 times she's played. Emily Rodriguez was another key player, putting up three points in addition to 12 boards and five blocks.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Elkhart will square off against rival Mexia at 6:15 p.m. on the 30th. Meanwhile, Groesbeck is set to face off against their familiar foe Fairfield at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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