Niobrara/Verdigre lost against Humphrey-Lindsay back in September of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Cougars fell 44-34 to the Bulldogs. While the Cougars had to settle for second, they closed the game well in the third quarter, where they outscored the Bulldogs 6-0.
Several Cougars players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Coy Wickersham, who rushed for 103 yards and one touchdown. Cash Wickersham was in the mix too, providing Niobrara/Verdigre with three scores.
Caden Brandl was a one-man wrecking crew For Humphrey-Lindsay. as he picked up 107 receiving yards and a pair of TDs, and also rushed for 69 yards. Brandl was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 54 yards.
Niobrara/Verdigre's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Humphrey-Lindsay, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.
Coming up, Niobrara/Verdigre will be playing at home against Walthill at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Humphrey-Lindsay, they will venture away from home to square off against Elkhorn Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
