Football Preview: Kadoka Kougars vs. New Underwood Tigers
The Kadoka Kougars are on the road again on Friday to play the New Underwood Tigers at 7:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 58-20, which was the final score in Kadoka's tilt against Philip last Friday. The loss continues a trend for the Kougars in their matchups with the Scotties: they've now lost three in a row.
Kadoka's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Kole Hermann, who gained 218 total yards and a touchdown, and Gus Stout, who rushed for 61 yards and two touchdowns. Hermann showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 50 yards.
Meanwhile, New Underwood is still winless after their contest against Jones County on Friday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They fell just short of the Coyotes by a score of 36-34. One positive for the Tigers, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Kadoka's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for New Underwood, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
Everything came up roses for Kadoka against New Underwood in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 46-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Kadoka since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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