Elba extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 19 on Friday, dropping them down to 0-13. They were dealt a 70-38 loss at the hands of the Cedar Bluffs Wildcats. The Bluejays were not able to make up for their defeat to the Wildcats from their previous meeting back in January of 2025.
Despite the loss, Elba still got an impressive performance from Bladen Rathman, who almost dropped a double-double with 14 points and nine boards.
As for Cedar Bluffs, their victory bumped their record up to 9-7. With that win, they brought their scoring average up to 51.1 points per game.
Carter Eiring was his usual excellent self, almost dropping a double-double with 39 points and nine rebounds. That makes it five consecutive games in which he has scored at least a third of Cedar Bluffs' points. Another player making a difference was Jackson Peoples, who posted six points along with five boards and three steals.
Elba didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 51-44 victory against Palmer on the 17th. As for Cedar Bluffs, they will welcome Cornerstone Christian School on Tuesday. The Wildcats' defense better be ready for this one: the Cougars have averaged an impressive 57 points per game this season.
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