Crusaders
| 02/25/26 vs Otto-Eldred | 50-38 |
| 02/20/26 vs Northern Potter | 54-26 |
| 02/03/26 vs DuBois | 41-33 |
It's playoff time, and Elk County Catholic had no trouble coming through when it counted. They came out on top against the Otto-Eldred Terrors by a score of 50-38 on Wednesday. Winning may never get old, but the Crusaders sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Otto-Eldred's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jahden Smith, who shot 55% from the field on her way to 16 points and six rebounds. Rayel Hakes was another key player, putting up nine points in addition to seven boards and three blocks.
Elk County Catholic's win bumped their record up to 12-8. As for Otto-Eldred, with the defeat, they broke their 18-game winning streak and moved their record to 21-4.
Looking ahead, Elk County Catholic will be playing in front of their home fans against Clarion-Limestone at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Crusaders' defense better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 52.8 points per game this season. Otto-Eldred does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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