Football Preview: Norris Titans vs. Waverly Vikings
Norris is 2-8 against Waverly since September of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Norris Titans will welcome the Waverly Vikings at 7:00 p.m. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a five-game winning streak alive.
Norris' defense heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Beatrice 44-0 on the road. The Titans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by 27 points or more this season.
Among those leading the charge was Noah Waddel, who rushed for 45 yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Waverly put their dominant defense on display in the team's fourth consecutive shutout on Friday. They blew past Plattsmouth 41-0 at home. The result was nothing new for the Vikings, who have now won three games by 28 points or more so far this season.
Waverly's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nathan Axmann, who rushed for 72 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, and also picked up 69 receiving yards. Carter Mcmillan was another key player, rushing for 42 yards and a touchdown.
Norris' win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-2. As for Waverly, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 5-2.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Norris has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 200.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Waverly struggles in that department as they've been averaging 194.7. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Norris came up short against Waverly when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 27-22. Thankfully for Norris, Nolan Maahs (who rushed for 120 yards and four touchdowns, and also threw for 106 yards on 18 of 33 attempts) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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