Football Recap: Omaha North Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Nov 21, 2024, 6:53am

Football Recap: Omaha North Vikings vs. Omaha Westside Warriors

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Omaha North and Omaha Westside squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Omaha North had to settle for second. They took a blow against the Omaha Westside Warriors, falling 47-14. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Vikings have suffered since November 3, 2023.

Omaha North lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Mikey Gow, who threw for 146 yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 78 yards on only nine carries. Jaron Cannon was another key rusher, rushing for 105 yards and a touchdown.

Leading Omaha Westside to victory were Tay Tay Jenkins and Braylen Warren. Jenkins rushed for 195 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.3 yards per carry, while Warren threw for 105 yards and four touchdowns. What's more, Warren also racked up 34 rushing yards, the most he's had since back in September. Keynan Cotton was Warren's top target, picking up 48 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

The loss snapped Omaha North's winning streak at seven games and leaves them with a 9-3 record. As for Omaha Westside, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 12-0.

Omaha North does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Omaha Westside, they and Millard South are set to duel on Monday. Omaha Westside is looking to tack on another W to their eight-game streak on the road dating back to last season.

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