After only eight points in their last contest, Lutheran-Northeast made sure to put some points up on the board against Newman Grove/St. Edward on Friday. The Eagles took their game with ease, bagging a 62-20 victory over the Panthers. That's more bragging rights for the Eagles, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Lutheran-Northeast to victory, but perhaps none more so than Gavin Feddern, who picked up 170 receiving yards and three TDs. Feddern was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 50 yards. Teagan Degroot was another key back, rushing for 84 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only five carries.
Lutheran-Northeast was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 311 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Newman Grove/St. Edward only rushed for 181 rushing yards.
Newman Grove/St. Edward's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nolan Werts, who rushed for 58 yards and one score.
The win got Lutheran-Northeast back to even at 1-1. As for Newman Grove/St. Edward, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lutheran-Northeast will host Hartington-Newcastle at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Newman Grove/St. Edward, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Winside at 3:00 p.m.
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