
Charlie Pelkey
| 12/10/25 @ Surry Central | 22 |
| 12/04/25 @ East Surry | 26 |
| 12/01/25 @ Forbush | 27 |
| 11/25/25 vs Surry Central | 37 |
If Surry Central wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Elkin, they should've done a better job of containing Charlie Pelkey. The Buckin' Elks skirted past the Golden Eagles 71-68 for which the team can thank Pelkey, who shot 50% from the field en route to 22 points and three steals. His big performance that evening made it four games in a row in which he has scored at least 22 points.
Another player making a difference was Aidan Ballard, who posted 11 points. Thanks to that strong game, he now owns an excellent 42.9% three-point shooting accuracy.
When it comes to explaining why Surry Central lost on Wednesday, don't look at Damen Hazelwood. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double with 22 points and ten boards. Hazelwood has been hot recently, having posted 18 or more points the last three times he's played. Jax Whitaker was another key player, going 6-for-13 to rack up 17 points.
Elkin's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Surry Central, their loss was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Elkin will venture away from home to challenge Starmount at 7:45 p.m. on the 18th. As for Surry Central, they will head out to take on North Wilkes at 7:45 p.m. on Friday.
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