Bemidji unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 50-42 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Elk River Elks on Thursday. While losing is never fun, the Lumberjacks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Minnesota football rankings (they are ranked 67th, while the Elks are ranked first).
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Elk River to victory, but perhaps none more so than Braedon Becker, who rushed for 172 yards and three touchdowns on only seven carries. Becker's longest rush was for an incredible 80 yards. Carsyn Kleffman was in the mix too, providing Elk River with two scores.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bemidji will square off against Grand Rapids at 7:00 p.m. on September 5. As for Elk River, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Sauk Rapids-Rice at 7:00 p.m. on September 5.
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