Niobrara/Verdigre had to endure a seven-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They took their matchup on the road on Friday with ease, bagging an 80-20 victory over the Walthill Blujays. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Cougars also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2023.
Connor Thomson was a one-man wrecking crew for Niobrara/Verdigre as he rushed for 110 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries. Another rusher making a difference was Arlan Lammers, who rushed for 60 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Niobrara/Verdigre was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 238 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Niobrara/Verdigre's defense and their six sacks. Jacob Motacek was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up 2.5himself.
Niobrara/Verdigre's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Walthill, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Niobrara/Verdigre will face off against Hartington-Newcastle at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Niobrara/Verdigre is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season. As for Walthill, they will head out to square off against Bancroft-Rosalie at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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