The Elkmont Red Devils started their 2018-19 season at Lindsay Lane Christian Academy. In the last game of the night, varsity boys tipped off against the Lions. Lindsay Lane led 21-12 after the first quarter but Elkmont controlled the second with a 19-10 run. Senior guard Davis Hobbs led the change and finished with 27 points on 9-of-15 shooting. He made six of his nine three-point attempts, including a buzzer beater at the end of the half.
Hobbs recently rejoined the team after playing football all season. Elkmont finished its football season Friday, and Hobbs was in the gym Saturday working with the team.
“He’s
one of our senior leaders,” Elkmont coach Eric Smith said. “We look to
him to lead us. He had a good year for us last year.”
Coming out of halftime, Elkmont jumped out to a 10-point lead, but Murr led the Lions back with a nine-point surge to pull Lindsay Lane within one at the end of the third quarter. Elkmont and Lindsay Lane battled throughout the fourth quarter. However, the Red Devils came up short at the buzzer, losing 68-61
The Elkmont JV boys team came away with a season opening win.
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