A win for Bertrand just wasn't in the cards on Saturday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were dealt a 49-12 defeat at the hands of the Overton Eagles. While losing is never fun, the Vikings can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska football rankings (they are ranked 87th, while the Eagles are ranked 14th).
Despite the loss, Bertrand still got an impressive performance from Thunder Nelson, who rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries. Those 72 rushing yards gave Nelson a new career-high.
Bertrand wouldn't let Overton keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Bertrand can thank Hunter Nelson and Chris Hock for forcing both of them.
Overton's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Hayden Muirhead led the charge by rushing for 97 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries, while also throwing for 43 yards and a touchdown. Muirhead also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing a fumble, making four total tackles, and defending a pass. Dawsen Mccarter was another key player, gaining 84 total yards and a touchdown.
Bertrand's loss was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Overton, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Bertrand has already played their next contest, a 44-6 defeat against Loomis on the 10th. As for Overton, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 40-32 win against Cambridge on the 11th.
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