Football Preview: Elkhorn Valley Falcons vs. Stanton Mustangs
The Elkhorn Valley Falcons will face off against the Stanton Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
Elkhorn Valley will bounce into Friday's matchup after beating Laurel-Concord-Coleridge, who they hadn't topped in four consecutive meetings. Elkhorn Valley enjoyed a cozy 46-32 victory over Laurel-Concord-Coleridge on Friday.
While passing duties were split, you can't argue with the impact Jarett Werner and Mason Nitz both made on the game. Werner gained 246 total yards and four touchdowns while Nitz gained 293 total yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance also gave Werner a new career-high in rushing yards. Logan Black made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Elkhorn Valley's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Werner and Black.
Meanwhile, Stanton put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They claimed a resounding 62-8 win over Lutheran-Northeast on the road. Considering the Mustangs have won three matches by more than 25 points this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Barrett Wilke, who rushed for 135 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his 11th straight game with at least 124 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Elkhorn Valley's victory was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-2. As for Stanton, their win bumped their record up to 5-0.
Elkhorn Valley was taken down by Stanton 62-34 in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Will Elkhorn Valley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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