Blair extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 11 on Friday, dropping them down to 0-5. They were outmatched by the Elkhorn North Wolves and fell 44-14. The Bears were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 30-0.
Although Blair took the loss, they still got scores from Brevin Leggott and Carson Faue.
As for Elkhorn North, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 5-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 43.8 points this season.
Elkhorn North's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Alex Uchtman led the charge by picking up 80 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Uchtman also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making three total tackles and defending two passes. Another signal caller making a difference was Ethan Beachy, who threw for 194 yards and a pair of TDs.
Coming up, Blair will challenge Bennington at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Badgers' defense has only allowed 12.4 points per game this season, so the Bears' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Elkhorn North, they will take on Elkhorn at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wolves will be up against the Antlers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 46.8 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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