Spearville came into Friday's match having lost eight straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 26-18 victory over the Elkhart Wildcats on Friday. That's more bragging rights for the Lancers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Spearville didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Austin Ruiz and Aydin Ruiz. Austin also set a new season high mark in rushing yards with 139. Brayden Burch was another major factor on D, picking up three sacks and making eight total tackles.
Spearville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 262 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Spearville's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Elkhart, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Spearville will square off against Meade at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meade is coming into the game with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Spearville will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Elkhart, they will welcome South Gray at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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