Scottsbluff had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They blew past the Northwest Vikings 31-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Bearcats have posted against the Vikings since September 23, 2016.
Leading Scottsbluff to victory were Nate Kelley and Desmonde Smith. Kelley rushed for 73 yards and two touchdowns, while Smith rushed for 176 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.0 yards per carry. Smith was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 55 yards.
Scottsbluff's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Keon Delgado, Smith, and Sebastian Galindo picked up one apiece. Delgado also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making three total tackles and defending two passes in addition to snagging an interception.
Scottsbluff will host Lincoln Northwest at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Northwest, they will take on Hastings at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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