Northwestern had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past the Prescott Cardinals 40-7 on Friday. The matchup was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Tigers had established a 21-point advantage.
Northwestern's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Bryer Burkhart led the charge by rushing for 85 yards and one score on only nine carries. Another rusher making a difference was Mason Chell, who rushed for 66 yards and one touchdown on only eight carries.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Northwestern will head out to challenge Somerset at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Prescott, they will venture away from home to square off against Durand-Arkansaw at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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