Sullivan didn't have too much trouble with Nokomis on Friday as they won 39-23.
Sullivan's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Aiden Dinger, who rushed for 88 yards and two touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Owen Smith, who rushed for 67 yards and one score on only seven carries.
When it comes to explaining why Nokomis lost, don't look at Nolan Herpstreith. Despite the final result, he rushed for 129 yards and one TD on only 14 carries. Herpstreith's longest rush was for an impressive 51 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Sullivan's win bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Nokomis, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Sullivan will square off against rival Sangamon Valley/Tri-City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Nokomis is set to take on their familiar foe Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland] at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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