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Elder beats Milford 53-40 to advance from Mason Arena
Summary
Elder High School defeated the Milford Eagles 53-40 in a district semifinal at Mason Middle School. Elder held a 28-22 halftime lead and closed the game behind a balanced effort; Milford’s Cam Arrington led his team with 13 points.
Elder High School’s Panthers beat the Milford Eagles 53-40 at Mason Middle School’s Mason Arena, advancing to the next round of the district bracket. Elder led 28-22 at halftime and preserved the margin in the fourth quarter to secure the win.
The victory kept Elder moving in the district bracket; the Panthers will play the winner of the Fairfield–Middletown game in the next round. “Elder advances into the next round,” said Glenn Olsen, an ICRC TV Sports commentator during the broadcast.
Elder’s offense was led in the second half by Alex Dugan, who produced multiple key baskets and finished with at least six points, while Caden Estep and others supplied scoring throughout the game. Milford’s Cam Arrington scored 13 points and was his team’s most productive scorer on the night. Milford big man Dylan Grimes was a frequent presence on the glass and produced several rebounds that kept the Eagles in contention.
The game opened with Milford winning the opening tip, but Elder built a modest edge by halftime and stretched it at several points in the second half. Elder used a mix of ball control and perimeter shots while Milford relied on intermittent three-pointers to stay close. Late-game turnovers and Elder’s clock management in the final two minutes helped preserve the Panthers’ lead.
Coaches mentioned in the broadcast included Brandon Baker, identified as the Eagles’ head coach, and Joe Schoenfeld, identified as the Panthers’ head coach. Broadcasters Glenn Olsen and Mike Laurenti described the game as competitive, noting strong perimeter play and contested shots throughout.
Elder will return to play the bracket winner between Fairfield and Middletown. Milford’s season ended with the loss at Mason Arena.
