Nebraska Lutheran's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They strolled past the Giltner Hornets with points to spare, taking the game 56-42. The victory was some much needed relief for the Knights as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Weston Koontz had an outrageously good game as he threw for 212 yards and five touchdowns, and also rushed for 108 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. A healthy portion of that aerial production (91 yards to be exact) went to Lukas Worster, who also brought in two receiving touchdowns.
Despite the loss, Giltner still got an impressive performance from Brody Cummings, who rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries, and also threw for 207 yards and three touchdowns. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 61 yards. Blaydon White was Cummings' top target, picking up 106 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Nebraska Lutheran's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Giltner, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Nebraska Lutheran is taking a road trip to take on Lawrence-Nelson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Giltner, they will be playing in front of their home fans against High Plains at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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