Adams Central kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They came up short against the Minden Whippets, falling 44-22. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Patriots of the 18-15 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2024.
Adams Central lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Jackson Foster, who threw for 199 yards and three touchdowns. A healthy portion of that aerial production (92 yards to be exact) went to Nick Mousel, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Minden's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Caleb Schwenka, who rushed for 76 yards and a pair of TDs. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 72 yards. Another player making a difference was Parker Hatch, who rushed for 78 yards and two scores.
Adams Central wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 34-6 defeat against Lakeview on the 5th. As for Minden, they have also already played their next game, a 20-0 loss against Sidney on the 5th.
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