Football Recap: Elkhart Lions vs. South Bend Washington Panthers
Elkhart got themselves on the board against South Bend Washington on Friday, but South Bend Washington never followed suit. They claimed a resounding 69-0 victory over the South Bend Washington Panthers at home. Given the Lions' advantage in MaxPreps' Indiana football rankings (they are ranked 44th, while the Panthers are ranked 240th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Elkhart's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Quinn Rost led the charge by throwing for 99 yards and two touchdowns while completing 77.8% of his passes, and also punching in a touchdown on the ground. Another rusher making a difference was Novell Miller, who rushed for 38 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Elkhart was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 227 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Elkhart wouldn't let South Bend Washington keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Justin Allen, Miller, and Kros Jones picked up one apiece.
Elkhart now has a winning record of 2-1. As for South Bend Washington, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Elkhart will venture away from home to take on South Bend Riley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for South Bend Washington, they are on the road again on Friday to play Penn at 7:00 p.m.
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