Elgin/Pope John is 0-3 against Ainsworth since September of 2022 but things could change on Friday. The Wolfpack will host the Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Elgin/Pope John took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They walked away with a 38-26 win over Neligh-Oakdale.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Bulldogs on Friday. Ainsworth came up short against Creighton, falling 80-56.
Elgin/Pope John will need to focus on slowing down Chris Fernandez, one of several Ainsworth players who made an impact when they last played. He threw for 221 yards and two TDs while completing 75% of his passes, and also rushed for 95 yards. Zaine Evans was Fernandez's top target, picking up 130 receiving yards and one score.
Elgin/Pope John's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Ainsworth, their loss dropped their record down to 1-6.
Elgin/Pope John took a serious blow against Ainsworth in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, falling 54-14. Will the Wolfpack have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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