Elkhorn South won against Bellevue West last Friday with 38 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Friday. The Elkhorn South Storm took their match at home with ease, bagging a 38-0 victory over the Lincoln North Star Navigators. The Storm's offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Elkhorn South's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Gavin Shanahan, who rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 49 receiving yards. Madden Riggs was another key passer, throwing for 222 yards and three touchdowns.
Elkhorn South wouldn't let Lincoln North Star keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Luke Dorius, Kalen Borngrebe, and Bo Gillman picked up one apiece. The dominant performance gave Gillman a new career-high in rushing yards.
Elkhorn South pushed their record up to 3-0 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Lincoln North Star, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Elkhorn South will host Grand Island at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Elkhorn South knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 point or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Grand Island likes a good challenge. As for Lincoln North Star, they will welcome Omaha South at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Lincoln North Star is facing Omaha South at the right time seeing as Omaha South is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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