On Thursday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, the West Elk Patriots beat the Erie Red Devils 40-34.
| 12/12/24 @ Erie | 12 |
| 12/10/24 @ Humboldt | 5 |
| 02/29/24 @ Southeast | 4 |
| 02/16/24 vs Cedar Vale/Dexter | 3 |
| 01/15/24 @ Argonia | 3 |
West Elk's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ava Denton, who went 5 for 10 on her way to 12 points in addition to six rebounds and four steals. Those 12 points gave Denton a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaicey Tillapaugh, who posted ten points along with three steals and three blocks.
West Elk smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in nine consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Erie's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kaeleigh Daniels, who had 13 points and five rebounds. Rylee Palser was another key player, putting up nine points and six rebounds.
The win got West Elk back to even at 1-1. As for Erie, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
West Elk wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 45-38 victory against Crest on the 13th. As for Erie, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 44-25 defeat against Humboldt on the 13th.
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