Football Recap: Arapahoe Snaps Five-Game Streak of Losses on the Road

Arapahoe had lost five games on the road dating back to last season, but after bumping their record up to 2-5 on Friday that streak is in the rearview. They secured a 20-14 W over Hi-Line [Eustis-Farnam/Elwood]. The game was the first time the Warriors have beaten Hi-Line [Eustis-Farnam/Elwood] on their field since August 27, 2021.

Hayden Sich was his usual excellent self, rushing for 159 yards and one TD while picking up 9.9 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 75-yard run.

Arapahoe's run defense was locked in: Hi-Line [Eustis-Farnam/Elwood] could only muster 3.4 yards per carry. The team can thank Briggs Hill for the heroic effort on defense: he. Arapahoe's run defense has been on the up-and-up: they allowed 3.75 yards per carry earlier this season, but they've only allowed 5.73 on average over their last five games.

Hayden Sich

Rushing Yards

10/03/25 vs Alma	215
10/10/25 @ Hi-Line [Eustis-Farnam/Elwood]	159
09/19/25 vs Southern Valley	140
08/29/25 vs Cambridge	59
09/12/25 @ Arcadia/Loup City	57
+ 1 more games

Arapahoe's defense didn't let Brody Diefenbaugh, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for four sacks. Sich was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two himself. He also rushed for 159 rushing yards, which is notable because Arapahoe is 2-1 when he posts at least 80 rushing yards, but 0-4 otherwise.

As for Hi-Line [Eustis-Farnam/Elwood], their defeat was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-5. Hi-Line [Eustis-Farnam/Elwood] fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against Arapahoe since Friday.

Hi-Line [Eustis-Farnam/Elwood] lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Diefenbaugh, who rushed for 31 yards and one score, and also threw for 135 yards and one touchdown.

Arapahoe will look to defend their home field on Friday against St. Patrick's at 7:00 p.m. As for Hi-Line [Eustis-Farnam/Elwood], they will head out to challenge Alma at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hi-Line [Eustis-Farnam/Elwood] will be up against the Cardinals' rather soft defense (which has allowed 45.14 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.