With a playoff game on the line, West Elk rose to the challenge on Thursday. They claimed a resounding 46-0 win over the Northern Heights Wildcats. The Patriots' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
West Elk was led to victory by Trent Haag and Creyo Koop. Haag threw for 199 yards and three touchdowns on only nine passes, while Koop gained 152 total yards and four touchdowns. Koop is also crushing it when it comes to rushing touchdowns: he's punched in at least two every time he's taken the field this season.
West Elk didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Morgan Anderson and Garett Usry.
West Elk pushed their record up to 9-0 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Northern Heights, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
West Elk will square off against Little River on Friday. West Elk is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 58.8 points per game this season. Northern Heights does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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