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Ivan-Ethan
Kayleigh Wieska
23
Winner Elmhurst ELM 2-2 , 2-1
17
Carthage CAR 0-4 , 0-3
Winner
Elmhurst ELM
2-2 , 2-1
23
Final
17
Carthage CAR
0-4 , 0-3
Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F
ELM Elmhurst 3 14 0 6 23
CAR Carthage 6 0 0 11 17

Game Recap: Football |

Late Push Comes Up Short For Football on Homecoming

KENOSHA  — The Carthage College football team fought hard against Elmhurst but fell to the Bluejays 23-17 at Art Keller Field. 

The Basics
  • Final score: Elmhurst 23 - Carthage 17 
  • Location: Kenosha, Wisconsin - Art Keller Field 
  • Records: Elmhurst 2-2 (2-1 CCIW), Carthage 0-4 (0-3 CCIW)


How it Happened 
  • Elmhurst struck first with a 27-yard field goal. 
  • Following a blocked punt by Mark Hunter, Carthage capitalized on the momentum as Bryce Lowe connected with Harry Wilson Jr. for a touchdown. 
  • After a Bluejays punt, Elmhurst regained control with a 39-yard interception returned for a touchdown, pushing the score to 10-6. 
  • The visitors extended their lead with another touchdown, sending the Firebirds into halftime trailing 17-6.
  • Neither team found the end zone in the third quarter, but Bryce Frank broke free for a 76-yard run, narrowing the deficit to 17-14. 
  • Elmhurst answered with a 45-yard touchdown pass, widening the margin to 23-14. 
  • Although Eric Antkiewicz nailed a 34-yard field goal, Elmhurst held on to secure a 23-17 victory.


High Flyers

Coachs Remarks





Team Results
  • The Firebirds are back on the road taking on WashU on Saturday, October 12 at 1 p.m. 
 
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