Two dominant backs in Levi Walker and Nathan Axmann are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Plattsmouth Blue Devils will be playing in front of their home fans against the Waverly Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
On Friday, Plattsmouth came up short against Gretna and fell 35-28. The Blue Devils haven't had much luck with the Dragons recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
The losing side was boosted by Bradin Vanwinkle, who threw for 174 yards and two TDs, and also rushed for 30 yards.
Meanwhile, Waverly strolled into their game on Friday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They took their game with ease, bagging a 49-7 victory over Beatrice. The Vikings might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by 35 points or more this season.
The match pitted two dominant backs against one another in Axmann and Merrick Johnson. Axmann had a great game and rushed for 102 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries. Meanwhile, Johnson did his best for the losing side, rushing for 57 yards and one score.
Waverly's win bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Plattsmouth, their loss dropped their record down to 3-3.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Plattsmouth has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 207.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Waverly struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 175.3 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Plattsmouth took a serious blow against Waverly when the teams last played back in October of 2024, falling 41-0. Will the Blue Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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