Football Recap: Elgin/Pope John Skates Past Walthill with Ease
By Team Reports
Sep 8, 2024, 12:41pm
Football Recap: Elgin/Pope John Wolfpack vs. Walthill Blujays
There's no place like home for Elgin/Pope John, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They blew past the Walthill Blujays, posting a 54-0 win at home. The score at the end of the third wound up being the final score as the Wolfpack just coasted through the last quarter.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Dylan Kolm and he. Kolm rushed for 65 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries while he rushed for 65 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards.
The victory got Elgin/Pope John back to even at 1-1. As for Walthill, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Elgin/Pope John will square off against Chambers/Wheeler Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Walthill, they will challenge Niobrara/Verdigre at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
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