The Sandy Creek Cougars will challenge the Exeter-Milligan/Friend Bobcats at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Sandy Creek knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past six matchups -- so hopefully Exeter-Milligan/Friend likes a good challenge.
Sandy Creek is headed into the game after thoroughly thrashing Southern: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Cougars blew the Raiders out of the water with a 71-0 final score. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Cougars' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska football rankings (they are ranked sixth, while the Raiders are ranked 110th).
Wes Biltoft
| 10/17/25 vs Southern | 2 |
| 10/10/25 vs Exeter-Milligan/Friend | 1 |
| 10/03/25 @ Sutton | 1 |
| 09/19/25 vs Tri County | 1 |
| 09/12/25 vs Alma | 1 |
Sandy Creek found their leader in sophomore Kam Sealey, who threw for 211 yards and four TDs on only 16 passes, and also rushed for 80 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only six carries. Wes Biltoft was in the mix too, providing the Cougars with two scores.
Sandy Creek's run defense was locked in: Southern could only muster 1.5 yards per carry. While three picked up at least four total tackles, Biltoft stood above the rest. He picked up 54 receiving yards and two TDs. Sandy Creek didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 10.9.
Sandy Creek's defense didn't let Weston Whitwer, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Cedric Oeltjen, Caleb Ochsner, and Jackson Gerdes, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Meanwhile, Exeter-Milligan/Friend was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 50-44 to Thayer Central. The Bobcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Exeter-Milligan/Friend's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Sandy Creek, their win bumped their record up to 7-1.
Everything came up roses for Sandy Creek against Exeter-Milligan/Friend when the teams last played two weeks ago, as the squad secured a 63-12 victory. In that contest, the Cougars amassed a halftime lead of 35-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Thursday.
