Elk River is 6-1 against Cambridge-Isanti since September of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Elk River Elks will be playing at home against the Cambridge-Isanti Bluejackets at 7:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Elk River's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their third straight loss. They took a 31-14 bruising from Rogers.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Brecken Keoraj, who rushed for 87 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. Keoraj's longest rush was for an incredible 71 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Logan Bunker, who rushed for 97 yards on only 12 carries.
Meanwhile, Cambridge-Isanti came up short against Sauk Rapids-Rice on Friday and fell 24-12. Cambridge-Isanti has struggled against Sauk Rapids-Rice recently, as Friday's match was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Elk River's loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their overall record down to 1-5. The slump could be explained by some tough opposition over that stretch, namely Rogers, Andover, and Brainerd. As for Cambridge-Isanti, their defeat on Friday dropped their record down to 3-3.
Everything came up roses for Elk River against Cambridge-Isanti in their previous matchup back in September of 2022 as the squad secured a 52-7 win. Will Elk River repeat their success, or does Cambridge-Isanti have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
