What a rush -- Elk River runs for 700 yards, advances to defend 5A title

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What a rush -- Elk River runs for 700 yards, advances to defend 5A title

By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune, 11/17/17, 5:45PM CST

The Elks defeated Apple Valley 51-40 with a relentless running attack that included six successful 2-point conversion attempts.

Elk River running back Sherrod Kpahn ran for the last of six 2-point conversions by the Elks in their 51-40 victory over Apple Valley. Photo: RENEE JONES SCHNEIDER ¥ renee.jones@startribune.com

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