Elbert had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They walked away with a 54-42 win over the Kit Carson Wildcats on Friday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 48-14 back in January.
Elbert's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ethan Tesman, who shot 50% from the field en route to 22 points. Caleb Cornell was another key player, going 8-for-15 on his way to 18 points and four steals.
Several Wildcats players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Brennan Framel, who posted eight points along with ten boards and six assists. Kit Carson is 6-3 when Framel posts eight or more rebounds, but 5-10 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Josiah Irwin, who shot 56% from the field to rack up 10 points and eight boards.
Elbert is on a roll lately: they've won 16 of their last 18 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.8 points over those games. Kit Carson's defeat dropped their record down to 11-13.
Elbert wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 51-36 win against Sierra Grande on the 8th. Kit Carson does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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