Wildcats fall to Panthers

The Wildcats’ district matchup with Pflugerville slipped away from them in the final minutes, falling 55-48 Friday, Jan. 30.

Elgin held a 45-44 lead with three minutes remaining before the Panthers closed the game on an 11-3 run. Senior guard Tyson McFarlin led the Wildcats with 18 points, scoring in every quarter and keeping Elgin within striking distance throughout the night.

The game opened as a defensive battle, with neither team scoring in the first two minutes. Pflugerville finally broke the drought with a layup before McFarlin responded with a 3-pointer to give Elgin an early lead.