If Deshler was riding high fresh off their 78-8 takedown of Giltner last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Deshler Dragons came up short against the Lawrence-Nelson Raiders on Friday, falling 64-38. The Dragons lost against the Raiders in their previous head to head back in October of 2022, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 76-18 score last time.
When it comes to explaining why Deshler lost, don't look at Kaden Kleen. Despite the final result, he threw for 170 yards and two touchdowns on only 16 passes, and also rushed for 55 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
Deshler dropped their record down to 2-3 with the loss, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Lawrence-Nelson, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Deshler will host Bruning-Davenport/Shickley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bruning-Davenport/Shickley will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Deshler surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lawrence-Nelson, they will face off against Nebraska Lutheran at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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