Hamlin is 3-0 against Elkton/Lake Benton since September of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Hamlin Chargers are taking a road trip to square off against the Elkton/Lake Benton Elks at 7:00 p.m. Both teams are still undefeated after seven-games, but that won't be the case come Friday.
Hamlin is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of South Dakota's top teams: DeSmet, who was ranked 25th in their home state at the time (Hamlin was ranked third). Hamlin took their game on the road last Friday with ease, bagging a 64-0 win over DeSmet. Fans of the Chargers have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
It was another big night for Evan Stormo, who picked up 62 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in a rushing score. He continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Mason Trowbridge was in the mix as well, providing Hamlin with two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Elkton/Lake Benton). They blew past Deubrook 67-14 on the road on Friday. Considering the Elks have won six matches by more than 27 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Hamlin's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-0. As for Elkton/Lake Benton, their record is now an identical 7-0.
Hamlin skirted past Elkton/Lake Benton 16-14 in their previous meeting back in October of 2021. Does Hamlin have another victory up their sleeve, or will Elkton/Lake Benton turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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