The Elysian Fields Yellowjackets's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their ninth straight loss. They were outmatched by West Rusk on the road and fell 78-24. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss Elysian Fields has suffered since November 7, 2023.
Aniya Patterson was Elysian Fields' leading scorer, having posted seven points.
Yzabella Brown held things down on the boards with four rebounds.
West Rusk's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Keke Murphy, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 15 steals. Murphy hasn't dropped below two steals for 22 straight games. Kimora Pryor was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 16 points and 12 steals.
Elysian Fields has not been sharp recently, as they've lost 16 of their last 17 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-25 record this season. As for West Rusk, their win bumped their record up to 8-18.
Elysian Fields and Jefferson will face off at 6:00 p.m. on January 24th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Jefferson will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak alive. West Rusk will take on Arp at 6:15 p.m. on Friday.
