Basketball Recap: Wyatt Peek's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Churchill County over Elko

If Churchill County was riding high fresh off their 67-20 takedown of Sage Ridge last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Churchill County Greenwave fell to the Elko Indians 52-48. The Greenwave were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Indians earlier this season, when they won 58-54.

Several Greenwave players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Wyatt Peek, who went 5 of 7 en route to 17 points. That's the most points Peek has posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Calin Anderson, who went 5 for 11 on his way to 12 points and three steals.

Churchill County dropped their record down to 12-9 with the loss, which was their third straight at home. As for Elko, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 8-10.

Churchill County and Spring Creek will face off at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday without much rest having both just played. Spring Creek will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Churchill County surely won't give up without a fight. As for Elko, they and Lowry will face off at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday without much rest having both just played. Elko is facing Lowry at the right time seeing as Lowry is stuck on a three-game losing streak.