Wildcats basketball outpaced by Patriots

GEORGETOWN — The Elgin Wildcats varsity boys basketball team kept their away matchup with the East View Patriots Jan. 13 within reach but were ultimately outpaced 69-54.

Senior shooting guard Fredy Ndeberewa led all scorers with 19 points at East View High School, including eight in the opening quarter.

The Wildcats came out firing from beyond the arc, knocking down three 3-pointers in the first quarter for a slim 19-18 lead heading into the second. Elgin struggled to find another advantage and did not reach the basket for four minutes after the break.