The Wallace Wildcats will venture away from home to challenge the Hampton Hawks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Wallace's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last four games.
Wallace is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Nebraska's top teams: Sumner-Eddyville-Miller, who was ranked 22nd at the time (Wallace was ranked 20th). The contest between the Wildcats and the Mustangs didn't end well, with the Wildcats falling 54-40. The defeat continues a trend for the Wildcats in their meetings with the Mustangs: they've now lost three in a row.
Brayden Gardner
| 10/24/25 @ Sumner-Eddyville-Miller | 108 |
| 09/26/25 @ Southwest | 74 |
| 08/29/25 vs Arthur County | 68 |
| 10/09/25 vs Medicine Valley | 52 |
| 10/17/25 @ Wauneta-Palisade | 49 |
Despite their loss, Wallace saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Colt Franklin, who threw for 200 yards and five touchdowns on only 14 passes, was perhaps the best of all. Franklin didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made three total tackles. Wallace also got help from Brayden Gardner, who showed off his sure hands for 108 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, you can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Hampton's strategy against Santee on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Hawks blew the Warriors out of the water with a 63-0 final score. The victory continues a trend for the Hawks in their matchups with the Warriors: they've now won five in a row.
Hampton's win came from a few key players Wallace will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Landen Hansen, who threw for 72 yards and a pair of TDs, and also rushed for 39 yards. Those 39 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Mason Wiens was another key player, picking up 47 receiving yards and two scores.
Hampton didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. Hansen led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself. He got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Hampton's win bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Wallace, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the trenches. Wallace has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 302.9 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Hampton, though, as they've been averaging an even more impressive 97.6 rushing yards. How will they fare against such a dominant running game? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
