Brecken Keoraj (3) of Elk River rushes the ball for a touchdown in the second quarter of Class 5A championship game at U.S. Bank Stadium on Nov. 23. Photo By Aaron Lavinsky
What started out as a competitive match, with two teams throwing down offensive challenges, morphed into a game of keep away.
Which was just how Elk River wanted it.
The Elks refused to let Alexandria have the ball in the second half of the Class 5A championship game Saturday, crafting a pair of nine-minute drives that ended in points for a 33-24 victory.
For more on the Elks' victory, click here to read this story on startribune.com.