Mitchell has been on the road for two straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will host the Gordon-Rushville Mustangs. Both are at an even 5-5 against one another since September of 2014, but likely not for long.
Mitchell's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Sidney on Friday. They were outmatched by the Red Raiders on the road and fell 42-0. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska football rankings (they are ranked 72nd, while the Red Raiders are ranked 12th).
Meanwhile, Gordon-Rushville came into Friday's matchup having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They took down Gibbon 26-12 on Friday. The Mustangs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Mitchell's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Gordon-Rushville, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Everything came up roses for Mitchell against Gordon-Rushville when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 58-20 win. Will Mitchell repeat their success, or does Gordon-Rushville have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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