The Elkhorn Antlers are taking a road trip to square off against the Elkhorn North Wolves at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Elkhorn has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the game with seven straight losses, while Elkhorn North will come in with five straight victories.
Elkhorn had taken Skutt Catholic down for two straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Friday. The Antlers took a blow against the SkyHawks, falling 42-8. The Antlers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 21-0.
Elkhorn's defeat came about despite a quality game from Wyatt Worlie, who rushed for 89 yards and one score.
Meanwhile, Elkhorn North was fully in charge on Friday, breezing past Blair 44-14. With the Wolves ahead 30-0 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
Elkhorn North's win came from a few key players Elkhorn will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Alex Uchtman, who picked up 80 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making three total tackles and defending two passes. Ethan Beachy was another key player, throwing for 194 yards and two TDs.
Elkhorn's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Elkhorn North, their win bumped their record up to 5-0.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Elkhorn has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 158.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Elkhorn North struggles in that department as they've been averaging 186.8 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Elkhorn suffered a grim 35-14 defeat to Elkhorn North when the teams last played back in November of 2024. Can the Antlers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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