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Elgin secures historical football title with win over Hardin Northern

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Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Elgin secures historical football title with win over Hardin Northern
Summary

Elgin achieved its first Northwest Central Conference football title on October 23 by defeating Hardin Northern 41-13. This victory marked Elgin's first league championship since 2005. The Comets finished the regular season with an 8-2 overall record, including a 7-1 mark in the conference. Coach Zack Winslow, who was a player on the last championship team, expressed pride in leading the program to this achievement. Elgin will enter the Division VI Region 23 playoffs, poised as an unofficial 10 seed. Their next opponent will be determined later, with potential matchups against Fredericktown or Garaway on October 30.

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  • •Elgin wins 41-13 against Hardin Northern on October 23
  • •Comets finish regular season 8-2 and 7-1 in conference play
  • •Coach Winslow was part of the last championship team in 2005
  • •Elgin to compete in Division VI Region 23 playoffs as 10 seed
  • •Possible playoff matchups include Fredericktown or Garaway on October 30
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  • 6:02 AMYahoo Sports — Elgin makes history in its victory over Hardin Northern
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Elgin did something that it hasn't done since 2005 when it defeated Hardin Northern in a Week 10 football game Oct. 23.

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