The Evant Elks will play host again on Friday to welcome Mount Calm, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Having struggled with 14 defeats in a row dating back to last season, Evant finally turned things around against Buckholts on Friday. They blew past the Badgers 72-24 at home. The Elks' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, a win for Mount Calm just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They lost 54-34 to Coolidge. Mount Calm has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the loss, Mount Calm had strong showings from Trey Walker, who rushed for 59 yards and a touchdown, and Christian Morales, who threw for 22 yards and a touchdown. Walker also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making a tackle and defending four passes. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Mason Bailey, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Even though they lost, Mount Calm was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 226 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 150 rushing yards in three consecutive games.
Evant's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Mount Calm, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
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