After low-scoring totals in their previous four contests, Bellevue East brought some dynamite into their most recent match. They blew past the Omaha Northwest Huskies, posting a 47-12 win at home. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Chieftains as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Bellevue East found their leader in underclassman Dominic Smith, who rushed for 173 yards and three touchdowns. Those 173 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Smith. Adrian Davis was another key player, throwing for 191 yards and four touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Bellevue East was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 200 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Bellevue East's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Omaha Northwest, their defeat was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-4.
Bellevue East will venture away from home to square off against Millard West at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Omaha Northwest, they will challenge Lincoln North Star at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lincoln North Star's defense has only allowed 17 points per game this season, so Omaha Northwest's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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