Football Preview: Elkhorn North vs. Blair Bears
Elkhorn North has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Blair Bears at 7:00 p.m. Elkhorn North has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 125 points over their last three matchups.
Last Thursday, everything came up roses for Elkhorn North on the road against Gretna as the squad secured a 42-7 win. The result was nothing new for Elkhorn North, who have now won three matches by 34 points or more so far this season.
Ethan Beachy was his usual excellent self, throwing for 295 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 13.4 yards per attempt, and also rushing for 77 yards on only ten carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Jett Tingelhoff was another key player, gaining 94 total yards and three touchdowns.
Another reason for the win was Elkhorn North's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. Aj Paladino was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself.
Meanwhile, Blair took a blow against Norris on Friday, falling 41-14. The Bears have struggled against the Titans recently, as their game on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Elkhorn North's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Blair, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Everything came up roses for Elkhorn North against Blair when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 35-7 win. Will Elkhorn North repeat their success, or does Blair have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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