Football Recap: Brody Diefenbaugh's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Hi-Line [Eustis-Farnam/Elwood] over Arapahoe

After flying high against Southern Valley last Friday, Hi-Line [Eustis-Farnam/Elwood] came back down to earth. Hi-Line [Eustis-Farnam/Elwood] took a 20-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Arapahoe Warriors on Friday. Hi-Line [Eustis-Farnam/Elwood] lost against Arapahoe in their previous head to head back in October of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 51-12 score last time.

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

It was another big night for Hayden Sich, who rushed for 159 yards and one score while picking up 9.9 yards per carry for Arapahoe. What's more, Sich racked up six receiving yards, the most he's had since back in October of 2024.

Hi-Line [Eustis-Farnam/Elwood]'s loss was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Arapahoe, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-5.

We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Hi-Line [Eustis-Farnam/Elwood] is set to square off against their familiar foe Alma at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Arapahoe will take on rival St. Patrick's at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.