The West Elk Patriots and head coach Ian Denton are coming off a 60-6 loss to Yates Center in Week 6.

The Patriots scored on their opening possession, but a few miscues allowed the Wildcats to pull ahead and take a sizable lead into halftime.

Denton says his team continues to improve and learn what it takes to compete, especially against teams with senior-heavy rosters. 

West Elk expects to get several players back from injury in Week 7 after missing key athletes for much of the season. Denton says the Patriots will also continue expanding the roles of underclassmen who have stepped up in their absence. 

West Elk’s JV team finished the season undefeated after wrapping up its final game, while the varsity squad will hit the road this Friday to face South Sumner, looking for its second win of the season.