Wildcats end season at bi-district

The Elgin Wildcat varsity football team lost 56-7 to the Alameta Crawford Chargers in the first round of bi-district playoffs on Thursday, Nov. 12, closing out a rocky 2026 season. This was the first recorded meeting between the two programs, with the Chargers entering eager to defend a six game win streak. Alameta established themselves early, ending the first half with a stifling 42-0 lead. The Wildcats struggled throughout the game, picking up their lone touchdown of the night in the third quarter. In response, the Chargers threw up 14 more points to finalize their bi-district victory at 56-7. Elgin ends the season with a 4-7 overall record, sitting at fourth with a 2-3 district record. Despite the loss, the Wildcats are showing signs of growth. After facing seven consecutive road games and working with a younger roster, Elgin finished with a stronger performance than the 2025 season finish of sixth place with a 2-8 overall record and 2-5 in district with no playoff appearance.

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