The Deerfield Spartans's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their third straight defeat. They fell to Elkhart 48-44. Deerfield has not had much luck with the Wildcats recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Deerfield's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Colten Musil, who scored 13 points. Another player making a difference was Cristian Botello, who scored 12 points.
Deerfield has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season. As for Elkhart, their win bumped their record up to 2-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Deerfield won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against the Mustangs at 1:00 p.m. on January 20th. Southwestern Heights is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'. As for Elkhart, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against the Indians at 1:00 p.m. on January 20th. Wichita County is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 56.8 points per game this season.
