Comets denied playoff bid

By GAZETTE STAFF   Friday, Oct. 23, 2009
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Elkhorn High School's football team spoiled Delavan-Darien's postseason bid Thursday night.

Jake Montford scored on a 12-yard run with 36 seconds left give the Elks a 6-0 win over the Comets in the Southern Lakes Conference finale.

Despite fumbling 14 times and losing two, the Elks (2-7, 2-5) denied the Comets (4-5, 3-4) a shot at the playoffs. It also gave first-year Elkhorn coach Tom Lee a victory over his alma mater.

Montford finished with 113 yards on 19 carries to lead all rushers.

ELKHORN 6, DELAVAN-DARIEN 0

Delavan-Darien 0 0 0 0—0

Elkhorn 0 0 0 6—6

Scoring summary: E—Jake Montford, 12 run (kick failed).

Statistics: First downs—DD 8, E 13. Rushes—DD 38-107, E 52-225. Yards passing—E 39, E 0. Passes—DD 14-42, E 5-0-0. Fumbles—DD 1-1, E 14-2. Penalties—DD 7-40, 3-35.







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