Football: Ford, Coon Rapids overrun Elks

by Bruce Strand, Elk River Star News

The Elk River football team scored first, on an interception, but Coon Rapids dominated from then on, handing the Elks a 41-12 defeat on Friday evening in  Coon Rapids .

Cardinal sophomore Antonio Ford led the rout, scoring five touchdowns on runs of one, 51, five, 20, and four yards.

Elk River's Taylor Berger intercepted a pass and returned it 27 yards in the first quarter. His point-after kick was blocked, and the Elks had a short-lived 6-0 lead.

The other Cardinal touchdown was a 29-yard pass from Brandon Flippen to Jerry Norris.

The other Elk touchdown was a 23-yard run by Evan Olson in the third quarter.

This was the first win for Coon Rapids . The Cardinals and Elks are each 4-1.

Elk River will host Champlin Park next Friday.

Northwest Suburban

Andover ................ 5-0  

Blaine .....................4-1

Centennial ........... 4-1

Maple Grove ........ 3-2

Champlin Park .... 3-2

Osseo .................... 2-3

Anoka .................... 2-3

Coon Rapids ....... 1-4

Elk River ............... 1-4

Park Center .......... 0-5

Results Friday

Coon Rapids 41, Elk River 12

Andover 19, Champlin Park 18

Blaine 25, Anoka 7

Maple Grove 7, Osseo 6

Centennial 35, Park Center 13

Games next Friday

Champlin Park at Elk River

Coon Rapids at Park Center

Anoka at Andover

Maple Grove at Blaine

Centennial at Osseo