After flying high against Ridgedale last Friday, Ridgemont came back down to earth. The Golden Gophers and the Elgin Comets were almost perfectly matched up on Friday, but the Golden Gophers suffered a 30-29 defeat. The Golden Gophers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Comets apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Elgin got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Archer Johnston out in front who rushed for 205 yards and one touchdown while picking up 7.6 yards per carry. Jack Van Gundy was another key rusher, rushing for 65 yards and a pair of scores.
Having lost for the first time this season, Ridgemont fell to 3-1. As for Elgin, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Ridgemont wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 34-32 defeat against Toledo Christian on the 19th. As for Elgin, they have also already played their next matchup, a 39-0 win against Cory-Rawson on the 19th.
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