Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Elko). They breezed by the Sparks Railroaders at home to the tune of 62-21 on Friday. Considering the Indians have won five matches by more than 20 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Ethan Kraintz, who threw for 172 yards and four touchdowns while completing 77.8% of his passes, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Coy Jones was Kraintz's top target, picking up 108 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Elko didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Carter Kidwell.
Elko's victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-0. As for Sparks, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Elko will welcome Truckee at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Truckee will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Elko surely won't give up without a fight. As for Sparks, they will be playing in front of their home fans against South Tahoe at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sparks is facing South Tahoe at the right time seeing as South Tahoe is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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