If Argonia wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played West Elk, they should've done a better job of containing Maddex Moreno. The West Elk Patriots walked away with a 49-39 victory over the Argonia Raiders on Saturday thanks in part to Moreno, who shot 5-for-7 from downtown and dropped a double-double on 28 points and ten boards. That makes it seven consecutive games in which he has scored at least a third of West Elk's points.
Argonia's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of SILAS BOETCHER, who went 7 of 9 on his way to 16 points along with five rebounds and three steals, and Carson Vineyard, who posted 15 points. Vineyard's afternoon made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Maddex Hemberger, who put up four points.
West Elk has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 6-6 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.2 points per game. As for Argonia, they dropped their record down to 2-10 with the defeat, which was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season.
West Elk will venture away from home to square off against Udall at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Argonia, they will welcome Oxford at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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