Elkhorn South extended their home winning streak to nine games dating back to last season thanks to a huge performance from Gavin Shanahan. The Elkhorn South Storm walked away with a 28-20 victory over the Papillion-LaVista South Titans on Friday thanks in part to Shanahan, who rushed for 175 yards and three touchdowns, and also picked up 51 receiving yards. Those 175 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
Another player making a difference was Landon Tate, who picked up 90 receiving yards and a touchdown. He got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 55 yards.
Elkhorn South was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 212 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Papillion-LaVista South only rushed for 57.
Several Titans players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Elon Washington, who picked up 112 receiving yards and a touchdown. Washington is becoming a predictor of Papillion-LaVista South's success: when he posts at least 80 receiving yards the team is 4-2 (and 0-3 when he doesn't). Chase Cunningham was another key player, having thrown for 261 yards and two touchdowns.
Elkhorn South's win bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Papillion-LaVista South, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Elkhorn South will take on Creighton Prep at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Elkhorn South's defense has only allowed 12.3 points per game this season, so Creighton Prep's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Papillion-LaVista South, they will face off against Millard South at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Millard South will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Papillion-LaVista South surely won't give up without a fight.
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