If Elkhart was riding high fresh off their 56-28 takedown of New Prairie last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Lions took a 21-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of the South Bend Saint Joseph Huskies on Friday. The contest marked the Lions' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
When it comes to explaining why Elkhart lost, don't look at Alfonzo Newbern. Despite the final result, he rushed for 116 yards and two scores on only ten carries. Another player making a difference was Micah Jarrell, who threw for 223 yards while picking up 10.6 yards per attempt.
Even if they lost, Elkhart's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Aaron Horton, Josiah Gladden, and Donovan Elam, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Elkhart's defeat was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 4-2. As for South Bend Saint Joseph, they pushed their record up to 6-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Elkhart wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 34-12 loss against Penn on the 3rd. As for South Bend Saint Joseph, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 21-6 victory against South Bend Riley on the 3rd.
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