Grand Island was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a 13-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lincoln North Star Navigators. The Islanders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Navigators apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2019.
When it comes to explaining why Grand Island lost, don't look at Nelsyn Wheeler. Despite the final result, he rushed for 177 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.1 yards per carry.
Even if they lost, Grand Island's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Leading the way was Adolfo Loeza with two. He also set a new season high mark in total tackles with six.
Grand Island's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Lincoln North Star, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-2.
Grand Island will take on Bellevue East at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bellevue East is coming into the game with three straight losses on the road, meaning Grand Island will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Lincoln North Star, they will challenge Millard West at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Millard West knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past three matches -- so hopefully Lincoln North Star likes a good challenge.
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