Broken Bow unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 12-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Chadron Cardinals on Friday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it four in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Broken Bow lost, don't look at Ayden Clark. Despite the final result, he rushed for 71 yards and one TD.
Broken Bow didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Aidan Markham and Cash Kleeb.
A big part of Chadron's win came down to the chemistry between Tobin Landen and his top target Braden Wright. Landen threw for 159 yards and a pair of touchdowns while Wright picked up 125 receiving yards and two scores. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 91 yards.
Broken Bow has already played their next match, an 18-7 loss against Ogallala on the 5th. As for Chadron, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 34-0 victory against Valentine on the 5th.
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