Elgin guts out first district win over Cougars

The Elgin boys varsity basketball team earned its first district win of the season in dramatic fashion last week, edging Pflugerville Connally 48-47 with a crucial defensive stop as time expired at home.

The Wildcats outscored the Cougars 21-13 in the first quarter behind a sharp shooting performance.

Elgin was especially effective from beyond the arc, knocking down five 3-pointers in the first eight minutes to build momentum and put Connally on its heels.