South Sioux City needed a changed in momentum after dropping three straight games and they got it from Tony Palmer. The South Sioux City Cardinals blew past the Lincoln Northeast Rockets 42-22 on Friday thanks in part to Palmer, who rushed for 308 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.4 yards per carry, and also picked up 69 receiving yards and a touchdown. He showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 69 yards.
Cristian Campos threw for 70 yards and two touchdowns. Palmer was his top target, rushing for 308 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.4 yards per carry, and also picking up 69 receiving yards and a touchdown.
When it comes to explaining why Lincoln Northeast lost, don't look at Grant Matson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 111 yards and a touchdown. Lincoln Northeast also got a significant boost from Kamryn Bradford, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 81 yards.
The win got South Sioux City back to even at 4-4. As for Lincoln Northeast, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.
South Sioux City wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 42-0 victory against Buena Vista on the 25th. Lincoln Northeast has also already played their next matchup, a 50-0 loss against Bellevue West on the 25th.
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