Bellevue East hadn't done well against Elkhorn South recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Bellevue East Chieftains pulled ahead with a 52-51 photo finish over the Elkhorn South Storm. For the Chieftains, this counts as revenge for the 75-40 win the Storm walked away with the last time they faced one another back in February of 2023.
Bellevue East's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Isaac Gore, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds. Trey Tolbert was another key player, going 6 of 8 on his way to 16 points and three steals.
When it comes to explaining why Elkhorn South lost, don't look at Cooper Mroczek. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 22 points and ten rebounds. Mroczek has been hot, having posted 20 or more points the last six times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Lincoln Schwarz, who posted eight points along with seven boards and three steals.
Bellevue East's victory bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Elkhorn South, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bellevue East will head out to face off against Lincoln Southwest at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Bellevue East is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53 points per game this season. As for Elkhorn South, they will venture away from home to square off against Benson at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Elkhorn South is facing Benson at the right time seeing as Benson is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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