Spencer Elliott scores four touchdowns in NorthWood win over Plymouth

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

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Summary

NorthWood defeated Plymouth 31-24 in a Northern Lakes Conference football game on Friday. Junior running back Spencer Elliott carried the ball 19 times for 126 yards and accounted for four total touchdowns to guide the Panthers to victory. NorthWood built a 17-0 lead early in the second quarter, but Plymouth kept the game competitive behind quarterback Ryder Goodman, who tallied two rushing touchdowns and one passing score. The Rockies narrowed the margin to 31-24 in the fourth quarter, yet a final drive stalled on downs, allowing NorthWood to secure the win. The Panthers, currently 2-2 overall and 1-1 in conference play, move on to face Mishawaka next Friday. Plymouth remains a competitive opponent in the conference, despite falling short at their home field, "The Rockpile."

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•Spencer Elliott scored three rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown.
•NorthWood held a 17-0 lead before Plymouth closed the gap in the second half.
•Ryder Goodman recorded 169 rushing yards and 84 passing yards for Plymouth.
•The game concluded with a final score of 31-24 in favor of NorthWood.
•NorthWood travels to play Mishawaka in the next conference matchup on Friday.

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PLYMOUTH — NorthWood football coach Nate Andrews appreciated the night junior running back Spencer Elliott had against Plymouth on Friday night. But he knows there is even more to come for the Goshen High transfer "I think Spencer would be the first one to admit that he didn't play great tonight,'' Andrews said. "He's still learning and getting better, but he's a tough kid and he runs really ...
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