Elkin played a tough match on Wednesday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They took a blow against the Watauga Pioneers, falling 80-47. While losing is never fun, the Buckin' Elks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 392nd, while the Pioneers are ranked 145th).
Cade Keller was his usual excellent self, as he made all 7 shots he took for 22 points for Watauga. Another player making a difference was Josiah Railey, who went 7 for 13 on his way to 19 points and five rebounds.
Elkin's loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 9-10. As for Watauga, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 12-6.
When Elkin and Watauga next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. Elkin will take on Surry Central and their three-game winning streak at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Similarly, Watauga will try to stop South Caldwell's three-game winning streak when the meet at 8:00 p.m. on Friday.
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