The Elbert Bulldogs will challenge the McClave Cardinals at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Elbert is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They strolled past Sierra Grande with points to spare, taking the game 51-36. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Bulldogs.
Meanwhile, McClave came tearing into Saturday's match with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 26 points), and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Dragons with a sharp 65-43 win. The Cardinals have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 16 games by 22 points or more this season.
McClave found their leader in sophomore Tuff Kelley, who dropped a double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds. Kelley's afternoon made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Mason Barr, who posted 15 points.
Elbert's victory bumped their record up to 19-6. As for McClave, their win bumped their record up to 22-3.
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