Football Preview: Elkhorn South Storm vs. Creighton Prep Junior Jays
The Elkhorn South Storm will face off against the Creighton Prep Junior Jays at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday. Elkhorn South will be looking to keep their nine-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Last Friday, Elkhorn South earned a 28-20 win over Papillion-LaVista South.
Gavin Shanahan was his usual excellent self, rushing for 175 yards and three touchdowns, while also picking up 51 receiving yards. Those 175 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Landon Tate, who picked up 90 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Elkhorn South was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 212 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Papillion-LaVista South only rushed for 57.
Meanwhile, Creighton Prep had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past Norfolk 45-20 on Friday. The Junior Jays might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matches by 24 points or more this season.
Creighton Prep had a senior duo take command as Jacob Ruby rushed for 196 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.8 yards per carry and Tony Coniglio rushed for 127 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries. Those 196 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Ruby. The team also got some help courtesy of Angelo Walker, who rushed for 44 yards and two touchdowns.
Creighton Prep didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Alex Costello, Vincent Sall, and Preston Woodward picked up one apiece. Sall is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last six games he's played.
Elkhorn South's victory bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Creighton Prep, their win bumped their record up to 4-5.
Saturday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Elkhorn South has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 210.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Creighton Prep struggles in that department as they've been averaging 179.9. It's looking like Saturday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Elkhorn South came up short against Creighton Prep in their previous matchup back in November of 2022, falling 10-3. Will Elkhorn South have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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