Football Recap: Markus Nelson and Jarrett Behrends Secure Win for Norris

By Team Reports Oct 28, 2024, 12:55pm

Football Recap: Norris Titans vs. Elkhorn Antlers

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Norris lost to Elkhorn back in September of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. Everything went the Norris Titans' way against the Elkhorn Antlers as the Norris Titans made off with a 42-20 win. The result was nothing new for the Titans, who have now won five matches by 22 points or more so far this season.

Norris was led to victory by Jarrett Behrends and Markus Nelson. Behrends threw for 357 yards and five touchdowns while completing 88.2% of his passes, while Nelson gained 164 total yards and two touchdowns. What's more, Nelson also racked up 100 rushing yards, the most he's had since back in September.

Elkhorn lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Kayd Matthews, who threw for 225 yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground.

Norris' victory bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Elkhorn, they now have a losing record at 4-5.

Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Norris will take on Waverly at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 941 yards in their previous games. As for Elkhorn, they will venture away from home to take on Elkhorn North at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Elkhorn is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.

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