Football Game Recap: Nicollet Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Sep 9, 2024, 9:03am

Football Recap: Nicollet Raiders vs. Granada-Huntley-East Chain/Truman Mustangs

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If Nicollet was riding high off their 36-0 takedown of Madelia last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Nicollet Raiders fell to the Granada-Huntley-East Chain/Truman Mustangs 38-32. The Raiders have struggled against the Mustangs recently, as their contest on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.

Jackson Madsen had an outrageously good game for Granada-Huntley-East Chain/Truman as he rushed for 173 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.6 yards per carry, and also threw for 205 yards and two touchdowns. With that strong performance, Madsen is now averaging an impressive 123.5 rushing yards per game. Carter Langford was Madsen's top target, picking up 139 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

Nicollet's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Granada-Huntley-East Chain/Truman, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-1.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nicollet will welcome Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Granada-Huntley-East Chain/Truman, they will challenge Mountain Lake/Mountain Lake Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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