Elkhorn Valley Offense Finds Spark, Defense Can't Stop Stuart

Elkhorn Valley was able to find some rhythm on offense Friday night against Stuart, scoring 26 points. However, the defense was unable to stop the Broncos, leading the Falcons to fall 64-26.

The Falcons allowed 24 points in the first quarter. They answered in the second quarter with two Shawn Klinetobe touchdowns to make it 24-14 before Stuart pulled away with three scores to secure the lead for good. The two teams traded scores in the third and fourth quarters to keep the scoring margin in tact. 

Josh McFarland had a very up-and-down game for the Falcons at quarterback. He only completed eight of his 23 attempts with two interceptions, but those eight completions were good for 140 yards and a touchdown. He also added 24 yards on the ground.

Klinetobe accounted for two touchdowns on the ground for the Falcons. Dylan Wilkins also added a score and led Elkhorn Valley with 50 yards rushing on the night. 

Wilkins also proved to be McFarland's primary target on the night, hauling in three catches for 49 yards. Klinetobe had one touchdown through the air on one of his two catches. Brock Schaecher, Brandon Evans and Travis Fleetwood all had a catch as well on the night.

Defensively, the Falcons gave up 457 totals yards to Stuart. McFarland led the effort, recording nine tackles and an interception. Prestin Vondra accounted for eight tackles of his own, two for a loss. 

The loss drops Elkhorn Valley to 0-7 on the season. They will wrap up the season next week as they look to earn their first win when they take on North Central.