Two dominant backs in Nathan Axmann and Levi Walker are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Waverly Vikings will square off against the Plattsmouth Blue Devils at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Waverly will come into the matchup with an undefeated record on the line.
On Friday, everything came up roses for Waverly against Beatrice as the team secured a 49-7 win. Given the Vikings' advantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska football rankings (they are ranked third, while the Orangemen are ranked 93rd) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
The match pitted two dominant backs against one another in Axmann and Merrick Johnson. Axmann had a great game and rushed for 102 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries. Meanwhile, Johnson did his best for the losing side, rushing for 57 yards and one score.
Meanwhile, Plattsmouth came up short against Gretna on Friday and fell 35-28. The Blue Devils have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Waverly will have to contain Bradin Vanwinkle as he made an impact in Plattsmouth's last game. He threw for 174 yards and a pair of TDs, and also rushed for 30 yards.
Plattsmouth's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Waverly, their victory bumped their record up to 6-0.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Waverly has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 175.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Plattsmouth struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 207.7 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Everything came up roses for Waverly against Plattsmouth in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 41-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Vikings since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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