Garretson lost against Elkton/Lake Benton back in October of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Blue Dragons were outmatched by the Elks and fell 69-21. While losing is never fun, the Blue Dragons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Dakota football rankings (they are ranked 39th, while the Elks are ranked fourth).
Despite the loss, Garretson still got an impressive performance from Jackson Arend, who rushed for 144 yards and one TD, and also picked up 83 receiving yards and one touchdown. Arend really tore up the turf during one magnificent 73-yard run.
Garretson has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season. As for Elkton/Lake Benton, they pushed their record up to 5-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Garretson wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 42-27 loss against Howard on the 10th. As for Elkton/Lake Benton, they have also already played their next game, a 1-0 victory against Deubrook on the 10th.
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