Fort Bend Elkins picked up another tournament win on Saturday. They snuck past the John Curtis Christian Patriots with a 42-36 win. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Knights' disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 401st in Texas, while the Patriots are ranked 44th in Louisiana).
| 12/28/24 vs John Curtis Christian | 13 |
| 12/05/24 vs Dobie | 10 |
| 12/20/24 vs Fort Bend Bush | 9 |
| 11/21/24 vs Richardson | 7 |
| 11/11/24 @ Klein Cain | 6 |
Leading Fort Bend Elkins to victory were Joshua Lord and Caleb Rudd. Lord dropped a double-double on 16 points and 13 boards, while Rudd went 6 of 14 on his way to 15 points. Those 13 rebounds gave Lord a new career-high.
Fort Bend Elkins smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive rebound total in three consecutive matches.
Fort Bend Elkins' record is now 8-11. As for John Curtis Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-6 record this season.
Fort Bend Elkins will venture away from home to challenge Cypress Falls at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for John Curtis Christian, they will welcome Lafayette Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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