North Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 13th straight defeat dating back to last season. They had to suffer through a 62-20 loss at the hands of the Neligh-Oakdale Warriors. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Knights of the 44-22 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
North Central's loss came despite strong showings from Riar Lezotte and Atwood Albrecht. Lezotte picked up 135 receiving yards and a touchdown, while Albrecht gained 101 total yards and a touchdown.
North Central wouldn't let Neligh-Oakdale keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. North Central can thank Kade Wiiest and Landon Stephen for forcing both of them.
Cooper Arehart was his usual excellent self, rushing for 48 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 137 yards and two touchdowns for Neligh-Oakdale. Corbin Hoefer was another key player, gaining 81 total yards and three touchdowns.
North Central's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Neligh-Oakdale, the victory snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-3 record.
North Central wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 70-30 loss against Ainsworth on the 4th. Neligh-Oakdale has also already played their next match, a 72-46 defeat against Creighton on the 4th.
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