Story by: Shane Cheatham

On Monday, the Elm Grove Eagles hosted the Rusheon Rams in their district openers.

The 7th grade team lost a heartbreaker in the last minute and a half as Rusheon pulled away with a 37-34 victory late. The Eagles played well defensively, but Rusheon’s big man proved to be the difference down the stretch as he had 21 points, and 18 of those were in the paint.

In the 8th grade game, the Eagles got off to a quick start against the Rams and although the Rams kept it close most of the game, the Eagles full court press and half court defense was the difference.

7th grade Elm grove Vs Rusheon
Halftime: EG 17 Rush 14
Final EG 34 Rush 37

EG leading stats
Dallas Loche 10 pts 5 rebs
Christian Thomas 7pts 7 rebs
Kaden Ashley 6pts
Ashton Jackson 5pts
Cameron Thomas 4pts

Record 0-1

8th grade
Halftime EG 25 Rush 15
Final EG 36 Rush 27

EG stats
Jayden Spencer 12 pts 2 steals
Roderick Johnson 6pts 4 rebs
Thomas Staton 5pts 4 rebs
Greg Rone 5 pts 3 steals
Hunter Cheatham 4pts 2 steals

Record 1-0

Both teams take the court again this Thursday AT Greenacres. 7th Grade will begin at 4:00 PM and the 8th grade game will follow.