Ellis High School/Junior High

Ellis JV Boys 49 — Russell 57
Ellis Varsity Boys 69 — Russell 63

Overview — Ellis surged out to a 23-5 1st quarter burst via hot shooting from the 3 pt arc.  Russell closed the gap to 7 by halftime and eventually took a 3 pt lead halfway through the fourth quarter.  But the Railers battled back to take the lead and held on for a 69-63 win to wrap up the regular season.

Coach’s Quote — “Hot shooting, tough rebounding, and inspired play secured this win for the Railers.”

Key Stats — Tyson Jimenez 26 pts
                       Kaden Solorio 20 pts
                       Matt Ernst 15 pts
                       Carson North 10 reb