Nebraska City extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-4. They were beaten by the Central City Bison 53-0. While losing is never fun, the Pioneers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska football rankings (they are ranked 93rd, while the Bison are ranked sixth).
As for Central City, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 4-0. Fans of they have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Central City's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Parker Zikmund, who threw for 202 yards and two TDs on perfect 10-for-10 passing, and also punched in one touchdown on the ground. The dominant performance also gave Zikmund a new career-high in passer rating (177.1). Wyatt Dent was another key receiver, picking up 126 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Nebraska City and Central City will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Pioneers are set to face off against their familiar foe Falls City at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th. Meanwhile, Central City will square off against rival Adams Central at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th.
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