Football Recap: Norris Picks Up Fifth Straight Win on the Road

By Team Reports Sep 23, 2025, 6:04am

Football Recap: Norris Titans vs. Blair Bears

Titans

Previous 5 Games (Away)

09/19/25 @ Blair31-7
09/05/25 @ Gretna52-35
10/11/24 @ Beatrice44-0
09/27/24 @ Pius X24-14
09/13/24 @ Lincoln Northwest54-7

Norris extended their road winning streak to five games dating back to last season thanks to a huge performance from Markus Nelson. Everything went the Titans' way against the Blair Bears on Friday as they made off with a 31-7 victory with plenty of help from Nelson, who rushed for 92 yards and two scores on only nine carries. Nelson is crushing it when it comes to rushing touchdowns: he's punched in at least two every time he's taken the field this season.

On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Norris' defense and their three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Chris Garner Jr., Alec Small, and Griffin Huls, who each picked up one sack apiece.

Norris' win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Blair, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.

Norris and Blair will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Titans will take on rival Pius X at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Blair is set to face off against their familiar foe Elkhorn North at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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