Sandhills/Thedford had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Anselmo-Merna Coyotes by a score of 36-34. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Coyotes apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Dane Duryea was a one-man wrecking crew For Anselmo-Merna. as he rushed for 283 yards and four TDs while picking up 7.9 yards per carry, and also threw for 57 yards and one touchdown. Duryea showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 55 yards.
Coming up, Sandhills/Thedford will take on Ainsworth at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Anselmo-Merna, they will square off against Overton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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