After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Clements, the Elkmont Red Devils were happy to have found some success on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 44-42 win over Whitesburg Christian Academy. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win Elkmont has posted yet this season.
Elkmont's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Savannah Williams led the charge by scoring eight points along with seven rebounds and seven steals. Thea Hamlin was another key contributor, scoring five points along with six steals.
Elkmont has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-13 record this season. As for Whitesburg Christian Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost seven of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-16 record this season.
Elkmont will face off against Ardmore at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Whitesburg Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Lindsay Lane Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Lindsay Lane Christian Academy has now lost seven straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since December 14.
