Elgin had to endure a 12-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Aurora East Tomcats, posting a 53-0 victory on the road. The Maroons' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Elgin can attribute much of their success to Darin Ward, who rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 58 yards and a touchdown while completing 71.4% of his passes. That's the most rushing yards Ward has posted since back in September of 2023. Backing up that air attack was Aiden Coleman, who rushed for 83 yards and a rushing touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Elgin was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 299 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Elgin's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB four times. The heavy lifting was done by Fabian Ramirez and Andres Marquez, who racked up all four sacks between them.
Elgin's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Aurora East, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Elgin didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 38-0 victory against Larkin on the 4th. Aurora East has also already played their next game, a 48-2 loss against Bartlett on the 4th.
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