The Elkhorn South Storm can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They breezed by Buena Vista at home to the tune of 72-35. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Elkhorn South has managed all season.
Elkhorn South's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Aidan Skradis, who scored 17 points. The matchup was Skradis' 12th in a row with at least ten points. Cooper Mroczek was another key contributor, scoring 18 points along with six rebounds.
Buena Vista's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mogtaba Mohamed, who scored 15 points. Mohamed scored a full 42.9% of Buena Vista's points, the third time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points.
Elkhorn South's win bumped their record up to 4-8. As for Buena Vista, their loss was their 17th straight on the road dating back to last season, which bumped their record down to 0-11.
Elkhorn South will be playing in front of their home fans against Lincoln North Star at 3:45 p.m. on Saturday. As for Buena Vista, they will head out on the road to face off against Bishop Neumann at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
