Bethune was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were outmatched by the Elbert Bulldogs and fell 76-41. While losing is never fun, the Bobcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 333rd, while the Bulldogs are ranked 118th).
Bethune's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Angel Millan, who posted 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Caleb Gitschlag, who almost dropped a double-double with 11 points and nine boards.
Bethune's defeat dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Elbert, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine games. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season.
Bethune will head out on the road to take on Granada at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Bethune's defense better be ready for this one: Granada has averaged an impressive 51.8 points per game this season. As for Elbert, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Simla at 6:00 p.m. The Cubs have been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
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