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| 08/22/25 - Away | 30-22 W |
| 08/23/24 - Home | 14-56 L |
| 08/18/23 - Away | 20-0 W |
| 08/19/22 - Home | 0-39 L |
| 08/20/21 - Away | 7-38 L |
Whitko had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They came out on top against the Prairie Heights Panthers by a score of 30-22. For the Wildcats, this counts as revenge for the 56-14 win the Panthers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in August of 2024.
Whitko found their leader in freshman Cooper Laukhuf, who threw for 151 yards and three TDs, and also rushed for 57 yards. The Wildcats also got a significant boost from Mason Hersha, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 88 yards.
One reason for the win was Whitko's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Ryan Campbell, Grady Veach, and Drake Bird, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Whitko will face off against Peru at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The contest will give the Wildcats their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Prairie Heights, they are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game of the season: they will face off against Bronson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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