The Elkhart Wildcats will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against the Wichita County Indians at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Elkhart is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They took a hard 48-30 fall against Boise City on Friday.
Meanwhile, Wichita County came up short against Haxtun on Friday and fell 22-12.
Wichita County might have lost, but man, Cashton Young was a machine: he rushed for 145 yards and two touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards Young has posted since back in September of 2023.
Even though they lost, Wichita County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 218 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 177 rushing yards in six consecutive games dating back to last season.
Elkhart was dealt a bruising 88-0 loss at the hands of Wichita County in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Will Elkhart have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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