Football Game Preview: Elkton vs. Days Creek

By Staff Report Oct 4, 2017, 4:11pm

Preview: Elkton vs. Days Creek

Days Creek (3-2) takes on Elkton (3-1) this Friday at 3:00 PM. Elkton will need to watch out since Days Creek has posted big point totals in its previous three matchups.

Days Creek didn't have too much trouble with Glendale in its last game, where Days Creek won 42 - 26. Sophomore Evan Gaskell didn't have many carries in the previous game, but he had more touches this time and made them count as he ran for 211 yards and punched in two touchdowns.

As for Elkton, it brought the heat last game after its low-scoring effort (six points) in the match before. It dominated last week, steamrollering Prospect 66 - 0. The game was pretty much decided by the half: the score was 66 - 0 going into the third quarter.

The last time they met, Days Creek really took it to Elkton, winning 48 - 6. Days Creek was able to move the ball a lot more (439 yards compared to 126 yards), a gap Elkton will be looking to close this time around. The rematch might be a little tougher for Days Creek since the team will be on Elkton's home field this time. We'll soon find out whether that makes a difference or not.



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