You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter and that's exactly how it played out for Elk Grove on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew the Golden Valley Cougars out of the water with a 55-19 final score. With the Thundering Herd ahead 34-13 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
Hudson Hall went supernova, throwing for 113 yards and three TDs while completing 75% of his passes, and also rushing for 47 yards and one touchdown. Another player making a difference was Austin Maze, who gained 69 total yards and a touchdown.
When it comes to explaining why Golden Valley lost, don't look at Isaiah Welch. Despite the final result, he picked up 94 receiving yards and one score, and also rushed for 77 yards and one touchdown.
Elk Grove's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Golden Valley, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Elk Grove will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Franklin at 7:15 p.m. on the 19th. This will be the Thundering Herd's first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Golden Valley, they have already played their next matchup, a 28-19 defeat against Pitman on the 12th.
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