Elkhorn Valley's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They blew past the Lutheran-Northeast Eagles 50-14 on the road. The result was nothing new for the Falcons, who have now won three games by 20 points or more so far this season.
Mason Nitz continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 96 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 carries, while also throwing for 109 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September of 2023. Elkhorn Valley also got a significant boost from Bj Taake, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 123 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Elkhorn Valley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 285 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Lutheran-Northeast's loss came despite strong showings from Charlie Sullivan and Jazee Ames. Sullivan rushed for 93 yards and two touchdowns, while Ames rushed for 120 yards.
Elkhorn Valley now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Lutheran-Northeast, they dropped their record down to 1-6 with the loss, which was their third straight at home.
Elkhorn Valley will host Summerland [Clearwater/Ewing/Orchard] at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Summerland [Clearwater/Ewing/Orchard] knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past six matchups -- so hopefully Elkhorn Valley likes a good challenge. As for Lutheran-Northeast, they will take on Plainview at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Plainview's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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