On Saturday, Simla faced Elbert in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Simla Cubs breezed by the Elbert Bulldogs to the tune of 54-6. The result was nothing new for the Cubs, who have now won five matches by 28 points or more so far this season.
Simla had a senior duo take command as Tj Eurich gained 154 total yards and three touchdowns and Caston Cox threw for 144 yards and four touchdowns on only 12 passes. Eurich's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 112 rushing yards. Another player making a difference was Ethan Kissam, who rushed for 63 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
Simla didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Treven Kocerha.
Simla pushed their record up to 6-2 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Elbert, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Simla will head out to challenge South Park at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Simla is facing South Park at the right time seeing as South Park is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Elbert, they will venture away from home to take on Calhan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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