Ellicottville's game on Saturday was all tied up 34-34 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They fell 71-59 to the Portville Panthers. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2023.
Ellicottville's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dominic Polino, who almost dropped a double-double with 13 points and nine rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Carter Smith, who posted nine points and five boards.
Even though they lost, Ellicottville smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 20 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Ellicottville has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which has put a noticeable dent in their 9-7 record this season. As for Portville, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-12.
Ellicottville has already played their next game, a 61-37 win against North Collins on the 11th. As for Portville, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 64-56 loss against Silver Creek on the 11th.
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