Football Recap: Waverly Piles Up the Points Against Beatrice

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Previous Games

10/03/25 - Away	49-7 W
10/04/24 - Home	62-0 W
09/01/23 - Home	42-0 W
09/02/22 - Away	28-21 W
10/01/21 - Home	56-7 W
+ 3 more games

Waverly strolled into their game on Friday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They claimed a resounding 49-7 win over the Beatrice Orangemen. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Vikings' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska football rankings (they are ranked fifth, while the Orangemen are ranked 112th).

Waverly's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Nathan Axmann, who rushed for 102 yards and three TDs on only ten carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Brockston Teply, who threw for 174 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 passes.

Waverly's run defense was locked in: Beatrice could only muster 2.9 yards per carry. The Vikings' run defense has been on the up-and-up: they allowed 4.63 yards per carry earlier this season, but they've only allowed 5.43 on average over their last five games.

When it comes to explaining why Beatrice lost, don't look at Merrick Johnson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 57 yards and one score.

Waverly's record is now 6-0. As for Beatrice, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Waverly will square off against Plattsmouth at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. That game will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Axmann and Levi Walker. As for Beatrice, they will take on Norris at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Titans' defense has only allowed 8.7 points per game this season, so the Orangemen's offense will have their work cut out for them.