Waterford and Mount Horeb/Barneveld squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Waterford had to settle for second. They came up short against the Mount Horeb/Barneveld Vikings, falling 35-14. While losing is never fun, the Wolverines can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Wisconsin football rankings (they are ranked 88th, while the Vikings are ranked 14th).
Leading Mount Horeb/Barneveld to victory were Owen Preimesberger and Brooks Hendrickson. Preimesberger rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries, while Hendrickson threw for 195 yards and two touchdowns. Preimesberger's longest rush was for an impressive 51 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Waterford's defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-5. As for Mount Horeb/Barneveld, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 11-0.
Waterford does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Mount Horeb/Barneveld, they and Catholic Memorial are set to duel on Friday. Mount Horeb/Barneveld is looking to tack on another W to their nine-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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