Ralston is 0-8 against Plattsmouth since August of 2014 but things could change on Friday. The Ralston Rams are taking a road trip to face off against the Plattsmouth Blue Devils at 7:00 p.m.
Ralston is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Gretna on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Ralston had to suffer through a 51-20 loss at the hands of Gretna. While losing is never fun, the Rams can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska football rankings (they are ranked 95th, while the Dragons are ranked 35th).
Ralston's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Baer Blecha, who gained 96 total yards and a touchdown, and Cade Stix, who threw for 178 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance also gave Blecha a new career-high in rushing yards.
Meanwhile, Plattsmouth gave up the first points last Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They snuck past Platteview with a 16-10 victory. The win was some much needed relief for the Blue Devils as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Plattsmouth found their leader in underclassman Levi Walker, who rushed for 130 yards and a touchdown.
This is the second loss in a row for Ralston and nudges their season record down to 3-5. As for Plattsmouth, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-5.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Ralston has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 157.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Plattsmouth struggles in that department as they've been averaging 147.9. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Ralston was dealt a bruising 48-7 loss at the hands of Plattsmouth when the teams last played back in October of 2023. That game was all but decided by halftime, at which point Ralston was down 27-0.
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