Elko has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will take on the Lowry Buckaroos at 7:00 p.m. Elko is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 32.9 points per game this season.
Elko's defense heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They blew past Spring Creek 26-0. The result was nothing new for the Indians, who have now won six matchups by 21 points or more so far this season.
It was another big night for Ethan Kraintz, who rushed for 59 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 97 yards and a touchdown. Elko also got a significant boost from Riott Duke, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 93 yards.
Elko was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 223 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Spring Creek only rushed for 98.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 41 points the game before, Lowry was a bit more limited in their contest on Friday. They had to suffer through a 42-6 loss at the hands of Churchill County. The match marked the Buckaroos' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Despite the loss, Lowry got top-tier performance from Erick Valencia, who rushed for 202 yards while picking up 8.8 yards per carry, and also picked up 40 receiving yards. Valencia's longest rush was for an incredible 70 yards.
Elko's victory bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Lowry, their defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-7.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Elko has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 224.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Lowry struggles in that department as they've been averaging 170.6. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Elko took their win against Lowry when the teams last played back in September by a conclusive 28-7. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Valencia, who rushed for 190 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.0 yards per carry. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Elko still be able to contain Valencia? There's only one way to find out.
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