Rossville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat dating back to last season. They fell just short of the Nemaha Central Thunder by a score of 31-28. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 36-13 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2022.
Despite the loss, Rossville still got an impressive performance from Tayson Horak, who rushed for 141 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 200 yards and two touchdowns. Rossville also got help from Jack Donovan, who showed off his sure hands for 84 receiving yards.
Carter Hajek was nothing short of spectacular for Nemaha Central: he rushed for 170 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 39 yards and a touchdown. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Hajek now rushed for 125 or more in the last seven games he's played dating back to last season.
Rossville's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Nemaha Central, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-1.
Rossville will challenge Maranatha Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Rossville is facing Maranatha Christian Academy at the right time seeing as Maranatha Christian Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Nemaha Central, they will head out on the road to challenge Chanute at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Chanute will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Nemaha Central surely won't give up without a fight.
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