Heartland unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were dealt a 66-14 loss at the hands of the Thayer Central Titans on Friday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it nine in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Heartland lost, don't look at Nevada Gloystein. Despite the final result, he rushed for 120 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Laken Wiedel had an outrageously good game for Thayer Central as he rushed for 113 yards and three scores, and also threw for 96 yards and one TD on only five passes. Wiedel got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 57 yards. Another player making a difference was Owen McLauhlin, who rushed for 48 yards and one touchdown.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Heartland is headed away from home for the first time to challenge Sutton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Thayer Central, they will take on Centennial at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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