Elks
| 08/28/25 @ Bemidji | 50-42 |
| 11/23/24 vs Alexandria | 33-24 |
| 11/15/24 vs Chanhassen | 21-19 |
| 11/09/24 vs Monticello | 36-29 |
| 11/01/24 vs Andover | 59-28 |
| + 5 more games |
Elk River had to kick off their season on the road on Thursday, but they showed no ill effects. They walked away with a 50-42 victory over the Bemidji Lumberjacks. Winning may never get old, but the Elks sure are getting used to it with their tenth in a row dating back to last season.
Elk River's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Braedon Becker led the charge by rushing for 172 yards and three TDs on only seven carries. Becker's longest rush was for an incredible 80 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Carsyn Kleffman, who rushed for 159 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 11 carries.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Elk River was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 499 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 251 rushing yards in 14 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Elk River will challenge Sauk Rapids-Rice at 7:00 p.m. on September 5. As for Bemidji, they will face off against Grand Rapids at 7:00 p.m. on September 5.
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