If Niobrara/Verdigre was feeling good fresh off their 80-20 takedown of Walthill last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Niobrara/Verdigre Cougars were beaten by the Hartington-Newcastle Wildcats 70-6 on Friday. The Cougars have struggled against the Wildcats recently, as their game on Friday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Even if they lost, Niobrara/Verdigre's defensive line still kept up the pressure with five sacks. Hartington-Newcastle's QB won't forget Praeson Klug anytime soon given he sacked him twice.
Cole Heimes was his usual excellent self, rushing for 135 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 carries, while also throwing for 224 yards and four touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes for Hartington-Newcastle. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Heimes now punched in two or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season. Cole Rosener was another key player, gaining 154 total yards and four touchdowns.
Niobrara/Verdigre's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Hartington-Newcastle, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Niobrara/Verdigre will square off against Boyd County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Niobrara/Verdigre focused on turnovers this week as team gave up six on Friday. As for Hartington-Newcastle, they will welcome Crofton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hartington-Newcastle will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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