Hamlin's offense rose to the challenge against a Elks defense that boasted an average of only 12.25 points allowed on Friday. The Hamlin Chargers secured a 40-35 W over the Elkton/Lake Benton Elks. The Chargers' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Hamlin to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jackson Wadsworth, who rushed for 17 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 193 yards and a touchdown. Wadsworth was even better on defense, picking up a sack and making 12 total tackles (2.0 for loss). Mason Trowbridge was another key rusher, rushing for 80 yards and a touchdown.
Hamlin's defensive line stepped up as well, laying out the QB four times. Zac Vanmeeteren was especially locked on to Elkton/Lake Benton's QB and sacked him twice.
Hamlin pushed their record up to 8-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Elkton/Lake Benton, they moved to 7-1 with that loss, which also ended their seven-game winning streak.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Hamlin will host Waubay/Summit at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hamlin is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.2 points per game this season. As for Elkton/Lake Benton, they will welcome Great Plains Lutheran on Thursday. Elkton/Lake Benton knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past eight matchups -- so hopefully Great Plains Lutheran likes a good challenge.
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