Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Fort Calhoun). They claimed a resounding 47-14 victory over the Pierce Bluejays on the road.
Leading Fort Calhoun to victory were Kaiden Rodriguez and Adam Elofson. Rodriguez gained 174 total yards and three touchdowns, while Elofson threw for 197 yards and three touchdowns while completing 76.9% of his passes. Blake Welchert helped Elofson out on the ground, picking up 40 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 35 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Fort Calhoun was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 206 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Although Pierce took the loss, they still got scores from Ryder Theisen and Hayden Bauer.
Fort Calhoun's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Pierce, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fort Calhoun will host Mount Michael Benedictine at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Fort Calhoun's defense has only allowed 10.5 points per game this season, so Mount Michael Benedictine's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Pierce, they will face off against Scotus at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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