The Elkhart Wildcats had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. The game between Elkhart and Wichita County wasn't particularly close, with Elkhart falling 64-47. Elkhart has struggled against Wichita County recently, as their matchup on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Wichita County can attribute much of their success to Christopher Michel, who dropped a double-double on 27 points and 12 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Leonardo Alvarado, who scored 5 points along with 8 rebounds.
Elkhart's loss dropped their record down to 0-1. As for Wichita County, their victory bumped their record up to 1-0.
Elkhart will be playing at home against Greeley County at 5:59 p.m. on Saturday. As for Wichita County, they will head out on the road to face off against Meade at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
