Football Game Preview: Benson Bunnies vs. North Platte Bulldogs

Benson hasn't had much luck against North Platte recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Bunnies will be playing at home against the Bulldogs. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Benson is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Lincoln High on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Bunnies lost 47-24 to the Links. The Bunnies were down 41-12 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from.

Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from D'Onta Settles-Shelly, who rushed for 65 yards and one score on only six carries, and also threw for 98 yards and one TD. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 85-yard run. Jermaine Samuel was another key player, rushing for 63 yards and one touchdown on only six carries.

North Platte had taken Columbus down for two straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Friday. The Bulldogs were outmatched by the Discoverers and fell 42-6. The Bulldogs were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 21-0.

North Platte's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Benson, they now have a losing record of 2-3.

Benson was taken down by North Platte 63-0 in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Will the Bunnies have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.