The first quarter kicked off with the Elks taking an early lead, but by the end, they found themselves trailing 13-12 to the formidable Moeller team. Undeterred, the Elks rallied in the second quarter, securing a lead of 30-24 by halftime, a position they would maintain throughout the game.
The second half proved to be a closely contested battle, with the Elks holding a 44-38 lead heading into the fourth quarter. Despite building an 8-point lead in the final quarter, some turnovers allowed Moeller to cut the deficit to just 2 points. However, the Elks showcased resilience and determination, scoring 5 consecutive points to secure a lead they would not surrender, ultimately winning the game 62-55.
Key players for the Elks were Jonathan Powell, who led the team with an impressive 22 points, followed by Baboucarr Njie with 15 points and Eli Greenberg contributing 13 points. Their outstanding performances played a crucial role in securing the victory over the tough Moeller Crusaders.
With this win, the varsity team's overall record improves to 7-3. The team is now gearing up for their next challenge against St. Edward at John Carroll University on Sunday at 3:45 pm as part of the Play By Play Classic Event. Fans can purchase tickets online at
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to witness the thrilling action.In other matchups, the Freshmen Black squad faced a tough defeat with a score of 50-27 against Moeller, while the Freshmen Gold team also fell short, losing 50-32. On a positive note, the JV team managed to secure a convincing victory, defeating Moeller 66-50.
