Arlington had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They had to suffer through a 49-6 loss at the hands of the Fort Calhoun Pioneers. The Eagles have struggled against the Pioneers recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Owen Ladehoff threw for 36 yards on six of 11 attempts. On the ground, Ben Flesner rushed for 84 yards.
Fort Calhoun's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Adam Elofson, who threw for 230 yards and a pair of TDs on only 19 passes, and also punched in one rushing score. What's more, Elofson racked up 144.6 passer rating, the most he's had since back in September of 2024. Fort Calhoun also got help from Eli Tinkham, who showed off his sure hands for 128 receiving yards.
Arlington didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 22-6 victory against Conestoga on the 5th. As for Fort Calhoun, they have also already played their next game, a 27-13 win against Roncalli Catholic on the 5th.
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