Monday, February 12, 2018

RED DEVILS WIN AREA 15 CHAMPIONSHIP


Elkmont ran the table the Area 15 basketball tournament last week.  They upset the West Morgan Rebels with a free throw.  Facing a much taller East Lawrence team, the Red Devils showed again that if there is a will, there is a way. 

East Lawrence varsity boys coach Marrieo Davis said Elkmont had the ability to shoot the ball from behind the 3-point line, and that would be a big factor in the game. His words turned out to be a bit prophetic, as the Red Devils had four players combine for 11 treys for the 58-51 victory.



The Eagles sprinted out of the gate with a 12-8 run in the first quarter.  Elkmont scorched East Lawrence in the second period as the Red Devils  heated up from behind the arc in a 13-5 run. The halftime scoreboard showed Elkmont led 21-17 at the break.


Both teams picked up on offense in the second half, with East Lawrence going on a 19-14 run in the third quarter to regain the lead at 36-35. Elkmont wouldn't be denied with four 3-pointers and 23 fourth quarter points. They fried up an Eagle dinner with a win and an area title for the Red Devils

Elkmont Scoring Leaders:
Davis Hobbs led with 19 points  
Patrick Jobman added 16 points
Ben Hobbs scored 10


Elkmont will host Carbon Hill on Tuesday in the Northwest sub-regional. It will be rocking on the Hilltop so don't be late, the game will be at 7 pm.

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