Basketball Recap: Elm Creek Makes It Six in a Row on the Road

Quin Oberg

Points

12/05/25 @ Southern Valley	22
12/04/25 vs Shelton	24
03/12/25 vs McCool Junction	20
03/03/25 vs Hitchcock County	29
02/27/25 vs Bertrand	24
02/25/25 vs Overton	38

Elm Creek had won five straight road games dating back to last season and Quin Oberg did his part to make it six on Friday. The Buffaloes came out on top against the Southern Valley Eagles by a score of 54-43 with plenty of help from Oberg, who shot 45% from the field en route to 22 points in addition to eight rebounds and four steals. His big performance that evening made it six games in a row in which he has scored at least 20 points.

When it comes to explaining why Southern Valley lost, don't look at Isaac Hamilton. Despite the final result, he went 8-for-16 on his way to 22 points and seven boards. Tate Weatherwax was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with nine points and nine rebounds.

Elm Creek's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Southern Valley, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Elm Creek will take on Bertrand at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Southern Valley, they will face off against Cambridge at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.