Hartington-Newcastle's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against the Boyd County Spartans by a score of 46-36. That's more bragging rights for the Wildcats, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jason Heimes
| 10/10/25 @ Boyd County | 4 |
| 08/29/25 @ Ainsworth | 4 |
| 09/12/25 @ Lutheran-Northeast | 3 |
| 09/05/25 vs Wakefield | 3 |
| 10/03/25 vs Wausa/Osmond | 1 |
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Hartington-Newcastle's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jason Heimes, who rushed for 89 yards and four touchdowns. Heimes is becoming a predictor of the Wildcats' success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Another signal caller making a difference was Austin Sudbeck, who threw for 146 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 75% of his passes.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Hartington-Newcastle was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 227 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 210 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
Boyd County's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ben Schmitz, who rushed for 203 yards and two scores on only 14 carries, and also threw for 31 yards and one touchdown. Schmitz's longest rush was for an impressive 60 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Barrett Koenig was another key player, rushing for 119 yards and a pair of TDs.
Hartington-Newcastle's win bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Boyd County, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Hartington-Newcastle will challenge rival Bloomfield at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. That game will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Heimes and Brock Jeannoutot. Meanwhile, Boyd County is set to square off against their familiar foe Crofton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. That matchup will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Schmitz and Tyson Jackson.
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