If Northeast was feeling good fresh off their 42-14 takedown of Crest last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Vikings had to suffer through a 70-24 loss at the hands of the Marmaton Valley Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Vikings of the 50-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Marmaton Valley to victory, but perhaps none more so than Cooper Scharff, who rushed for 186 yards and four scores on only 12 carries. Scharff also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up two sacks, forcing one fumble, and making six total tackles. Tyler Lord was another key player, rushing for 210 yards and three TDs while picking up 11.7 yards per carry.
Northeast now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Marmaton Valley, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northeast will face off against Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Marmaton Valley, they will square off against Reno County HomeSchool at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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