Osceola/High Plains may have come out ahead in their last contest, but they shouldn't get too cocky given who is up next. Bruning-Davenport/Shickley and Osceola/High Plains go head to head on Thursday in their first playoff game of the year. Osceola/High Plains are the clear underdogs, so they're hoping it's the size of the fight that determines this one.
Osceola/High Plains have had to suffer through a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They took their match against Nebraska Lutheran last Friday 46-38. Junior Dylan Soule, who rushed for 168 yards and 4 touchdowns, was a major factor in Osceola/High Plains's success. Soule has now scored at least one touchdown in the past four games.
Meanwhile, Bruning-Davenport/Shickley put the finishing touches on their 6th blowout victory of the season. They won the matchup and then some against Thayer Central, taking the matchup 46-12. The victory was familiar territory for Bruning-Davenport/Shickley, who now have eight in a row.
Their wins bumped Osceola/High Plains to 4-4 and Bruning-Davenport/Shickley to 8-0. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, Osceola/High Plains and Bruning-Davenport/Shickley will really light up the scoreboard.
Playoff bracket for these teams
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