Elba was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a blow against the Jasper-Troupsburg Wildcats, falling 70-38. The Lancers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Wildcats earlier this season, when they won 65-58.
Jim Ainsworth was his usual excellent self, going 7 for 10 from beyond the arc en route to 33 points and six rebounds for Jasper-Troupsburg. Ainsworth has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last eight times he's played. Another player making a difference was Landon Zver, who went 6 of 11 on his way to 16 points and seven boards.
Elba's defeat dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Jasper-Troupsburg, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Elba will challenge Alexander at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Alexander's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five matchups. As for Jasper-Troupsburg, they will face off against Alfred-Almond at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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