The Boys Basketball team traveled to Butler High School on Thursday night to face off against the Piqua Indians in the first round of the SWDAB Sectional Tournament. Despite a slow start, the Elks quickly gained control of the game and never looked back.

From the opening tip-off, the Elks demonstrated their defensive strength and offensive prowess. By the end of the first quarter, they held a solid lead of 9-4. Building on their momentum, they continued to dominate throughout the first half, heading into halftime with an impressive lead of 33-11.

The second half saw the Elks' defense tighten even further, holding the Piqua Indians to a mere 5 points. Meanwhile, the Elks offense continued to shine, securing a decisive victory with a final score of 59-16.

Leading the charge for the Centerville team were standout players Jonathan Powell, who contributed 15 points, Baboucarr Njie with 11 points, and Eli Greenberg adding 9 points to the scoreboard.

Looking ahead, the Elks are gearing up for their next challenge as they prepare to face off against Xenia on February 29th at 6:00 PM at the Butler Activity Center in the next round of the tournament. Fans eager to support the team can purchase tickets online at Click Here or conveniently at the gate with cash.