Worth County/Northeast Nodaway had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They managed a 40-34 win over the Albany Warriors on Friday. This was payback for the Tigers, who suffered a 36-34 loss the last time these two teams met.
When it comes to explaining why Albany lost, don't look at Kyle Emerson. Despite the final result, he picked up 71 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 34 yards and a touchdown.
The victory was the eighth in a row for Worth County/Northeast Nodaway, bringing their record for this year to 10-2. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.5 points per game. As for Albany, they moved to 11-1 with that defeat, which also ended their ten-game winning streak.
Worth County/Northeast Nodaway's road trip will continue as they head out to face North Shelby on Friday. North Shelby knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past ten contests -- so hopefully Worth County/Northeast Nodaway likes a good challenge. Albany does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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