Football Recap: Elkmont Takes Loss Despite Strong Efforts from Reid Bardos and Cooper Wales + How To Watch

By Team Reports Sep 21, 2025, 9:39pm

Football Recap: Elkmont Red Devils vs. Clements Colts

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the AL High School Athletic Assn. (AHSAA) & Clements High School. Watch Full Replay

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The matchup between Elkmont and Clements on Friday hardly resembled the 16-0 effort from their previous meeting. The Red Devils took a 50-31 bruising from the Colts. The defeat leaves the Red Devils still looking for their first win of the season.

Elkmont's loss came despite strong showings from Cooper Wales and Reid Bardos. Wales picked up 211 receiving yards and three touchdowns, while Bardos threw for 314 yards and four TDs. Wales showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 53 yards.

Jake Fleming continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Clements, rushing for 357 yards and six scores while picking up 13.7 yards per carry.

Elkmont's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Clements, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-3 record.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Elkmont will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Sheffield at 7:00 p.m. on October 3. As for Clements, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Tanner at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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