The Arp Tigers are taking a road trip to take on the Elkhart Elks at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Arp's defense has only allowed 14.3 points per game this season, so Elkhart's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Arp took a loss when they played away from home back in September, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed last Friday. They walked away with a 40-27 victory over Buffalo. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Tigers considering their six-point performance the matchup before.
Arp's receiving core played a big role in the win, headlined by Zane Bourque and Wyatt Johnson. Bourque rushed for 106 yards and one TD while Johnson picked up 99 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Arp was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 250 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 154 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, Elkhart was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. The game between the Elks and Buffalo didn't end well, with the Elks falling 35-20. On the bright side, the 20- point effort marked the Elks' highest-scoring contest to date.
Arp will have to contain Dalton Walker as he made an impact in Elkhart's last game. He rushed for 180 yards and one touchdown while picking up 9.5 yards per carry.
Arp pushed their record up to 5-1 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 12.0 points on average over those games. As for Elkhart, their loss dropped their record down to 1-6.
Arp took their win against Elkhart in their previous matchup back in October of 2024 by a conclusive 62-38 score. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Walker, who rushed for 260 yards and five scores while picking up 9.6 yards per carry, and also picked up 34 receiving yards. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will the Tigers still be able to contain Walker? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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