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Elkers hold on for 19-13 win over Karns City

KARNS CITY - The Ridgway Elkers put themselves in position to clinch a second-straight District 9 Large School Division with a late game defensive stop to hold on for a 19-13 win over the senior-night inspired Karns City Gremlins Friday night.

D9 Large School Division title scenarios

Five teams, Ridgway, Clarion, Brookville, Karns City and Kane are still in the mix for the 2019 District 9 Large School Division Championship. Only the Elkers are in control of their own destiny. Teams hate to look ahead, but here are the scenarios.

Elkers look to stay on top with trip to Karns City

There is no margin for error for the 6-1 Ridgway Elkers who have a second straight District 9 Large School Division title in their sights when they make the trek to Karns City Friday night.

Lady Elkers come back for 3-2 win over St. Marys

Down 2-1 in the match, the Lady Elkers were determined to get a much needed win over St. Marys at home Wednesday night. After falling 25-16 in the third game, Ridgway stormed back with a 25-5 fourth game win and took the tie breaker 15-8.

Elkers dominate Clarion 42-0 to move to 6-1

In the words of long-time, retired Pittsburgh Pirates announcer Lanny Frattare – “There was no doubt about it.”

Elkers dominate Brockway 42-7 to improve to 4-1

The Ridgway Elkers scored on its four offensive drives and senior Jake Wickett added a 58-yard punt return TD as the team took a 35-0 lead into halftime in their 42-7 win over Brockway Friday night at Memorial Park Field as Ridgway honored its seniors.

Ridgway rebounds with a rout over Moniteau

WEST SUNBURY - After a stunning 25-21 loss at Kane and a slow start in their opening 42-6 win over St. Marys, the Ridgway Elkers put together a near-perfect performance in their 42-7 rout of Moniteau on the road Friday night.

Ridgway Rifle Club regionals are a success

As the final awards were distributed Labor Day, the last day of the Ridgway Rifle Club’s Regional Lever Action Championships, a tired Match Director Tammy Haynes thanked the competitors and spectators who helped make the three-day event a success.

Elkers travel to Kane for Friday night showdown

The Ridgway Elkers have been the “King of the Hill” in District 9 over the past three seasons. Friday night they will be looking to do something that they haven’t done since the 2011 season – beat the Wolves in Kane.

Successful Rifle Championships come to an end

The final awards were doled out Saturday evening as the 2019 National Silhouette Small Bore and High Power Rifle Championships held at the Ridgway Rifle came to an end.