The Elkhorn North Wolves will take on the Elkhorn Antlers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Elkhorn North has five straight wins, Elkhorn has seven straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
On Friday, Elkhorn North blew past Blair, posting a 44-14 victory. Considering the Wolves have won four games by more than 29 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Elkhorn North got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Alex Uchtman out in front who picked up 80 receiving yards and two TDs. Uchtman also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, 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 touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Elkhorn played a tough contest on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were dealt a 42-8 defeat at the hands of Skutt Catholic. The matchup marked the Antlers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Elkhorn North will have to contain Wyatt Worlie as he made an impact in Elkhorn's last game. He rushed for 89 yards and one score.
Elkhorn's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Elkhorn North, their victory bumped their record up to 5-0.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Elkhorn North has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 186.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Elkhorn struggles in that department as they've been averaging 158.4 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Everything went Elkhorn North's way against Elkhorn in their previous meeting back in November of 2024, as Elkhorn North made off with a 35-14 win. Do the Wolves have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Antlers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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