Great Plains Lutheran lost a close one when they played two weeks ago but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They came up short against the DeSmet Bulldogs, falling 46-20. The Panthers just can't catch a break and have now endured four defeats in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Great Plains Lutheran lost, don't look at Brody Scharlemann. Despite the final result, he rushed for 119 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, and also threw for 142 yards and a touchdown. Scharlemann's longest rush was for an impressive 69 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. A healthy portion of that aerial production (97 yards to be exact) went to Hayden Karli, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Great Plains Lutheran now has a losing record at 3-4. As for DeSmet, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 3-4.
Great Plains Lutheran will be playing in front of their home fans against Wilmot at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Wilmot is coming into the contest with three straight losses on the road, meaning Great Plains Lutheran will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for DeSmet, they will venture away from home to square off against Estelline/Hendricks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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