North Platte lost to Norfolk back in October of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The North Platte Bulldogs narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Norfolk Panthers 34-31.
Leading North Platte to victory were Caden Joneson and Alonzo Torrez. Joneson rushed for 182 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.7 yards per carry, while Torrez rushed for 127 yards and three touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards Joneson has posted since back in September of 2023.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, North Platte was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 356 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Norfolk only rushed for 103.
North Platte wouldn't let Norfolk keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. North Platte can thank Jake Kinkaid and Joneson for forcing both of them.
Despite the loss, Norfolk still got an impressive performance from Cole Signor, who threw for 283 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 45 yards and a touchdown. A healthy portion of that aerial production (84 yards to be exact) went to Maddox Furst.
North Platte's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Norfolk, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
North Platte will square off against Lincoln Northeast at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Lincoln Northeast will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something North Platte surely won't give up without a fight. As for Norfolk, they will take on Lincoln Southeast at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Norfolk's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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