Sauk Rapids-Rice played a tough matchup on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were outmatched by the Elk River Elks and fell 60-20. While losing is never fun, the Storm can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Minnesota football rankings (they are ranked 69th, while the Elks are ranked second).
Carsyn Kleffman had a dynamite game For Elk River., rushing for 113 yards and three scores on only 12 carries, while also picking up 49 receiving yards and one TD. Kleffman also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing one fumble and making two total tackles (1.0 for loss). Another player making a difference was Levi Harris, who rushed for 56 yards and one touchdown on only six carries.
Sauk Rapids-Rice's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Elk River, the win was the 11th in a row (dating back to last season) for them, bringing their record up to 2-0.
Looking ahead, Sauk Rapids-Rice will venture away from home to take on Brainerd at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Elk River, they will welcome St. Francis at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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