Football Recap: Nevada Union Skates Past Bella Vista with Ease + How To Watch

Nevada Union's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They took their match with ease, bagging a 49-0 win over the Bella Vista Broncos. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Miners considering their 13-point performance the contest before.

Nevada Union got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Rhyder Eelkema out in front who rushed for 182 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries. Brandon McCallum helped out on the ground, rushing for 123 yards and two rushing touchdowns.

Miners

Rushing Yards

08/29/25 vs Bella Vista	353
11/08/24 vs East Union	137
11/01/24 @ Yuba City	346
10/18/24 vs Roseville	261
10/11/24 @ Twelve Bridges	63
+ 3 more games

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Nevada Union was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 353 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2024.

The win got Nevada Union back to even at 1-1. As for Bella Vista, they dropped their record down to 1-1 with the defeat, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Nevada Union will square off against Christian Brothers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bella Vista, they will challenge Casa Roble at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.