After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Hoxie, Ellis was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They claimed a resounding 53-8 victory over the LaCrosse Leopards on the road. That looming 53-8 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Railroaders yet this season.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Trenton Schartz and he. Schartz rushed for 43 yards and two touchdowns while he rushed for 43 yards and two touchdowns. Carson Schartz didn't just play on offense: he also made 13 total tackles and defended a pass.
Ellis' win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for LaCrosse, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ellis will challenge Trego at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ellis is facing Trego at the right time seeing as Trego is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for LaCrosse, they will face off against Quinter at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. LaCrosse will also cruise into their next contest with the timing on their side: Quinter will have lost four straight heading into Friday's game.
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