If Brainerd was feeling good off their 42-7 takedown of Mahtomedi last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Brainerd Warriors were outmatched by the Elk River Elks on the road and fell 50-14. The Warriors were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 36-14.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Gavin Schmidt and he. Schmidt gained 171 total yards and two touchdowns while he gained 171 total yards and two touchdowns. He got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 71 yards. Another player making a difference was Dylan Ramert, who rushed for 88 yards and a touchdown.
Brainerd's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Elk River, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Brainerd will take on Sartell-St. Stephen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Elk River, they will face off against St. Francis at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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