Basketball Recap: Ellis Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Ellis and Oakley meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Friday. The Railroaders walked away with a 66-59 win over the Plainsmen. The victory was some much needed relief for the Railroaders as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.

Trenton Schartz

Points

02/13/26 @ Oakley	24
02/09/26 vs Plainville	21
02/06/26 @ Trego	24

Ellis got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Trenton Schartz out in front who dropped a double-double with 24 points and 15 boards. Schartz's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 21 points. Ben Byers was another key player, going 8-for-15 on his way to 22 points and seven rebounds.

Ellis smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since the start of last season.

Ellis' record now sits at 8-12. As for Oakley, they dropped their record down to 7-13-1 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.

Ellis wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 75-61 victory against Hoxie on the 19th. As for Oakley, they have also already played their next matchup, a 67-54 loss against Thomas More Prep-Marian on the 19th.