After flying high against Burke last Thursday, Norfolk came back down to earth. The Norfolk Panthers were outmatched by the Elkhorn South Storm at home and fell 45-13. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska football rankings (they are ranked 66th, while the Storm are ranked sixth).
Although Norfolk took the loss, they still got scores from Drew Streich and Cole Fundus.
Norfolk wouldn't let Elkhorn South keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Norfolk can thank Cruz Cabrera and Paco Cuevas for forcing both of them.
Elkhorn South's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gavin Shanahan, who rushed for 140 yards and a touchdown. Another passer making a difference was Madden Riggs, who threw for 157 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes.
Norfolk's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Elkhorn South, their record now sits at 7-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Norfolk will square off against Creighton Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Norfolk is facing Creighton Prep at the right time seeing as Creighton Prep is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Elkhorn South, they will challenge Papillion-LaVista South at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Elkhorn South will be looking to keep their eight-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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