After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Skutt Catholic, Elkhorn was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They skirted past Elkhorn North 17-14. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Antlers have posted since September 1, 2023.
Elkhorn had a senior duo take command as Kayd Matthews threw for 239 yards and two touchdowns and Peyton Turman picked up 165 receiving yards and a touchdown. Matthews also set a new season high mark in rushing yards with 114.
One reason for the win was Elkhorn's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. Fon Mofor was especially locked on to Elkhorn North's QB and sacked him twice.
When it comes to explaining why Elkhorn North lost, don't look at Hunter Rosenbaum. Despite the final result, he picked up 92 receiving yards and a touchdown. Rosenbaum didn't just play on offense: he also made eight total tackles and defended a pass.
Elkhorn's win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-3. As for Elkhorn North, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 5-1.
Elkhorn will venture away from home to take on Bennington at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bennington is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 34.8 points per game this season. As for Elkhorn North, they will host Skutt Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Elkhorn North also hasn't been messing around on offense: they've averged 30.7 points per game.
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