Football Game Preview: Elgin/Pope John Plays at Home
By Team Reports
Sep 3, 2024, 3:55am
Football Preview: Elgin/Pope John Wolfpack vs. Walthill Blujays
The Elgin/Pope John Wolfpack will be defending their home-field for the first timethey go up against the Walthill Blujays at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Elgin/Pope John is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They fell to Burwell 24-20. The Wolfpack have struggled against the Longhorns recently, as their matchup on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
The losing side was boosted by Grady Drueke, who rushed for 114 yards and a touchdown. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making six total tackles.
Meanwhile, Walthill couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They received a blow on Friday as they fell 38-20 to Cedar Bluffs. The Blujays just can't catch a break and have now endured seven defeats in a row dating back to last season.
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