Elkhorn is 0-6 against Bennington since October of 2020 but things could change on Thursday. The Antlers will be playing at home against the Badgers at 7:00 p.m. Elkhorn has given up an average of 47.5 points per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
The home team had won the previous five meetings between Elkhorn and Elkhorn North, and Elkhorn North kept the tradition alive. The Antlers were beaten by the Wolves 51-7 on Friday. The matchup marked the Antlers' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Meanwhile, Bennington waltzed into their game on Friday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They breezed past the Bears to the tune of 42-0. Given the Badgers' advantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska football rankings (they are ranked fifth, while the Bears are ranked 59th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Elkhorn better keep an eye on Will Gutz. He was instrumental in Bennington's win, rushing for 147 yards and three TDs on only 15 carries. Gutz's longest rush was for an impressive 61 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Ty Bouaphakeo was another key player, rushing for 79 yards and one score on only six carries.
Bennington was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 351 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Bennington's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Elkhorn, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-6.
Thursday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Elkhorn has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 147.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Bennington struggles in that department as they've been averaging 227 rushing yards. There's a good chance Thursday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Elkhorn was taken down by Bennington 35-7 when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Antlers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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