Niobrara/Verdigre is on an 18-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Neligh-Oakdale a 19-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck will change on Friday. The Niobrara/Verdigre Cougars will host the Neligh-Oakdale Warriors. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Niobrara/Verdigre is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Boyd County on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Niobrara/Verdigre had to suffer through a 58-21 loss at the hands of Boyd County. The Cougars were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 36-14.
Meanwhile, Neligh-Oakdale was beaten by Chambers/Wheeler Central 70-20 on Friday.
Neligh-Oakdale's loss dropped their record down to 0-21. As for Niobrara/Verdigre, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 0-21.
Niobrara/Verdigre was able to grind out a solid victory over Neligh-Oakdale in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, winning 64-57. Will Niobrara/Verdigre repeat their success, or does Neligh-Oakdale have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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