ELKHART — Senior Derrick Woods tried to convince himself it was just another game, but it wasn’t.
Coach Josh Shattuck tried to treat it like a normal week of preparation, but it wasn’t.
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Wish we could have been there to see the first win! Love the new uniforms.
Stats should read Mishawaka Rushing and Elkhart Rushing. Central Rushing is over!
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