ELKHART — A competitive game Wednesday against Fort Wayne Snider didn't produce a great finish for the Elkhart boys basketball team.
Having to go fullcourt after calling a timeout with :05.9 left in the game, the Lions got a great look close to their basket from Titus Rodgers. But the shot never found the rim and the Panthers escaped with a 66-65 win at North Side Gym.
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