Two dominant signal callers in Aaron Ladr and Kadain Claflin-Coy are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Ellington Knights will take on the Weaver Beavers at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Ellington had to skate by with only a two-point margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 47-point drubbing they dealt Capital Prep/Achievement First on Friday. The Knights claimed a resounding 53-6 win over the Trailblazers. The Knights might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by 30 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, Weaver entered their tilt with CREC [Computer Science and Engineering/Academy] on Friday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They had just enough and edged out the Eagles 28-26.
Ellington better keep an eye on Jameire Haughton. He was instrumental in Weaver's win, rushing for 100 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries. Those 100 rushing yards gave Haughton a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jaiden Booth, who gained 155 total yards and a touchdown.
Weaver was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 265 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Weaver's victory bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Ellington, their win bumped their record up to 7-1.
Everything came up roses for Ellington against Weaver in their previous meeting back in November of 2024, as the team secured a 38-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Knights since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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