Elkhart extended their winning streak to four on Friday, bumping them up to 19-5. They had just enough and edged out the Westwood Panthers 51-48. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Elks have posted against the Panthers since January 21, 2022.
Shunydeya Whitehead
| 01/09/26 @ Westwood | 54% |
| 01/06/26 vs Mexia | 53% |
| 12/16/25 @ Groesbeck | 50% |
| 11/18/25 vs Lovelady | 45% |
| 12/09/25 @ Buffalo | 43% |
Elkhart got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Shunydeya Whitehead out in front who dropped a double-double with 21 points and 22 boards. The dominant performance also gave Whitehead a new career-high in field goal percentage (54%). Mayia Whitehead was another key player, shooting 45% from the field to rack up 14 points in addition to seven rebounds and four blocks.
As for Westwood, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat they have suffered since December 10, 2024.
Westwood's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lyla Huddleston, who posted 27 points. The game was Huddleston's seventh in a row with at least 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Alajah Henderson, who had eight points and nine boards.
Elkhart wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 91-21 defeat against Fairfield on the 13th. As for Westwood, they have also already played their next matchup, a 60-39 victory against Groesbeck on the 13th.
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