Elkins entered their game against Fairmont Senior on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Tigers fell 26-16 to the Polar Bears. The Tigers lost against the Polar Bears in their previous head to head back in October of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 56-13 score last time.
Logan Beam
| 09/12/25 @ Lewis County | 174 |
| 09/05/25 vs Moorefield | 172 |
| 08/29/25 @ Lincoln | 130 |
| 10/02/25 vs Grafton | 124 |
| 10/17/25 vs Fairmont Senior | 122 |
| + 3 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Elkins lost, don't look at Logan Beam. Despite the final result, he rushed for 122 yards and two touchdowns. Beam is becoming a predictor of the Tigers' success: when he posts at least 100 rushing yards the team is 4-1 (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Elkins also got a significant boost from Seth Robinson, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 92 yards.
Fairmont Senior found their leader in sophomore Anthony Smith, who threw for 291 yards and four TDs while picking up 11.2 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 33 yards.
Elkins' defeat dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Fairmont Senior, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-1.
Elkins didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 31-7 victory against Brooke on the 24th. As for Fairmont Senior, they have also already played their next matchup, a 42-7 win against Connellsville on the 24th.
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