Lutheran-Northeast came into Friday's contest having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 43-20 margin over the Newman Grove/St. Edward Panthers on Friday. With the Eagles ahead 27-6 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Jazee Ames went supernova for Lutheran-Northeast, rushing for 88 yards and three touchdowns, while also picking up 59 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards. Charlie Sullivan was another key player, throwing for 193 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 passes.
Despite the loss, Newman Grove/St. Edward still got an impressive performance from Anthony Reader, who rushed for 79 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries, and also threw for 95 yards and a touchdown.
The victory got Lutheran-Northeast back to even at 1-1. As for Newman Grove/St. Edward, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 0-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lutheran-Northeast will challenge Hartington-Newcastle at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Newman Grove/St. Edward, they will take on Winside at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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