Elbert and McClave squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Elbert had to settle for second. They had to suffer through a 70-12 loss at the hands of the McClave Cardinals. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 230th, while the Cardinals are ranked 22nd).
Elbert's loss came despite strong showings from Piper Warren and Melanie Hermes. Warren almost dropped a double-double with nine points and 19 rebounds, while Hermes posted a point and five boards. What's more, Warren posted three blocks, the most she's had since back in January.
Abrielle Gomez was her usual excellent self, almost dropping a triple-double with 19 points, nine assists, and 12 steals for McClave. Gomez has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last 29 times she's played. Ashlynn Steinbrunn was another key player, shooting 50% from the field en route to 14 points and six steals.
Elbert is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-15. As for McClave, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 22-2.
Elbert does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for McClave, they have already played their next matchup, a 61-23 win against Flagler on the 8th.
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