Mills University Studies and Elkins squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Mills University Studies had to settle for second. They fell 33-22 to the Elkins Elks. The Comets gained 198 more yards on the day, but it was the Elks that made the best use of them.
Despite the loss, Mills University Studies saw an underclassman step up: freshman Elijah Moody rushed for 101 yards and one touchdown on only 14 carries, and also threw for 221 yards and one touchdown. That's the most passing yards Moody has posted since back in October.
Even if they lost, Mills University Studies' defensive line still kept up the pressure with eight sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Zion Smith and Isiah Chambers, who racked up five sacks between them. Mills University Studies got some further help from Ian Streeter: he made 11 total tackles (6.0 for loss).
Comets
| 12/06/24 vs Elkins | 22-33 |
| 11/29/24 vs Clinton | 47-40 |
| 11/29/24 vs Warren | 47-40 |
| 11/22/24 vs Clinton | 42-10 |
| 11/08/24 vs Lonoke | 37-29 |
With the defeat, Mills University Studies broke their 11-game winning streak and moved their record to 12-1. As for Elkins, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 14-0.
Mills University Studies does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Elkins, they will challenge Arkadelphia at 7:00 p.m. on December 14th. One thing working in Elkins' favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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