New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top against the Olympia Spartans by a score of 21-14. This was payback for the Vipers, who suffered a 46-19 loss the last time these two teams met.
Clark Anthony Nelson was his usual excellent self, rushing for 132 yards and two touchdowns. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack, forcing a fumble, and making six total tackles. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Drew Johnson, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly wouldn't let Olympia keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly can thank Brock Stephenson and Anthony Nelson for forcing both of them. Anthony Nelson's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his seventh straight game with at least 102 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Despite the defeat, Olympia saw an underclassman step up: Brendon Hardimon rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. Hardimon really tore up the turf during one magnificent 72-yard run.
New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly pushed their record up to 6-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Olympia, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-2.
New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 39-7 loss against Williamsville on the 11th. Olympia has also already played their next game, a 61-33 defeat against Maroa-Forsyth on the 11th.
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