Luverne couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were outmatched by the Elba Tigers at home and fell 50-22. While losing is never fun, Luverne can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama football rankings (they are ranked 225th, while Elba is ranked 100th).
Alvin Henderson had a dynamite game for Elba, rushing for 325 yards while picking up 17.1 yards per carry.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Luverne will challenge Brantley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Elba, they will square off against Glenwood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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