Fort Bend Elkins was the 58-46 winner over Fort Bend Hightower when they last played one another back in January, but their luck changed this time around. The Fort Bend Elkins Knights took a 59-44 bruising from the Fort Bend Hightower Hurricanes on Tuesday. The Knights have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Fort Bend Hightower had a senior duo take command as Mikey Burgess went 7 for 12 on his way to 16 points and Chase Garcia went 6 of 12 en route to 16 points. Those 16 points set a new season-high mark for Burgess. Jarek Sasser was another key player, putting up eight points in addition to five boards and three steals.
Fort Bend Elkins' defeat dropped their record down to 11-19. As for Fort Bend Hightower, they now have a winning record of 16-15.
Fort Bend Elkins and Fort Bend Hightower could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Texas Rankings. Fort Bend Elkins will challenge Ridge Point at 7:00 p.m. on Friday down 312 places (340 vs. 28). Similarly, Fort Bend Hightower (ranked 209th) will meet Fort Bend Travis (ranked 22nd) at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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