
Buffaloes
10/17/25 @ Wilcox-Hildreth | 42-34 |
10/10/25 @ Axtell | 57-0 |
10/03/25 vs Kenesaw | 41-38 |
09/25/25 @ Franklin | 59-14 |
09/19/25 vs Blue Hill | 40-36 |
Elm Creek came tearing into Friday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 27.3 points), and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 42-34 win over the Wilcox-Hildreth Falcons. That's more bragging rights for the Buffaloes, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Elm Creek's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Keston Beavers, who rushed for 126 yards and one touchdown. Blake Erickson made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Elm Creek was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 240 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 240 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
Elm Creek didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Erickson and Thomas Sullivan. Erickson got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Elm Creek's victory bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Wilcox-Hildreth, they dropped their record down to 4-4 with the loss, which was their third straight at home.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Elm Creek will take on Deshler at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. That matchup will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Beavers and Quincy Orme. As for Wilcox-Hildreth, they will challenge Central Valley on Thursday. The Falcons will need to watch out since the Cougars have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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