Bellevue East extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-7. They were outmatched by the Grand Island Islanders and fell 55-20. If the Chieftains were looking for revenge after losing 42-6 to the Islanders when the teams met back in October of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Despite the loss, Bellevue East still got an impressive performance from Devon Smith, who picked up 42 receiving yards and two scores.
Bellevue East didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Smith and Jackson Henry.
Grand Island's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-7. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their 13-point performance the matchup before.
Grand Island's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Maxton Holling, who rushed for 142 yards and four touchdowns on only 14 carries. Those 142 rushing yards gave Holling a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Nelson Mintken, who picked up 68 receiving yards and four TDs.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Bellevue East is set to square off against their familiar foe Lincoln North Star at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th. Meanwhile, Grand Island will face off against rival Omaha Northwest at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th.
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