Plainview extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to four on Friday, dropping them down to 0-3. They were outmatched by the Elgin/Pope John Wolfpack and fell 59-29. The Pirates were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wolfpack apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2024.
Colt Hoffman and Braedon Kment certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Hoffman posted eight points, while Kment had eight points.
As for Elgin/Pope John, their victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0. That looming 59-29 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
Elgin/Pope John's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Karson Kallhoff, who scored 16 points along with seven assists and three steals. Those three steals gave Kallhoff a new career-high. Jarek Erickson was another key player, shooting 45% from the field on his way to 17 points and seven rebounds.
Plainview didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 58-55 loss against Lutheran-Northeast on the 13th. As for Elgin/Pope John, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 52-46 victory against Wausa on the 13th.
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