The Niobrara/Verdigre Cougars will be defending their home-field for the first timethey go up against the Humphrey-Lindsay Bulldogs at 2:30 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Niobrara/Verdigre is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They had to suffer through a 58-16 loss at the hands of Creighton. The Cougars' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it six in a row dating back to last season.
Although Niobrara/Verdigre took the loss, they still got scores from Isaac Hoferer and Cash Wickersham.
Even if they lost, Niobrara/Verdigre's defensive line still kept up the pressure with four sacks. Creighton's QB won't forget Westin Bauer anytime soon given he sacked him twice. Bauer also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up two sacks and making seven total tackles.
Meanwhile, Humphrey-Lindsay couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were dealt a 56-28 loss at the hands of Neligh-Oakdale on Friday. The Bulldogs have struggled against the Warriors recently, as their matchup on Friday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite their defeat, Humphrey-Lindsay saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Gavin Friesen, who threw for 206 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 55 yards, was perhaps the best of all. Another rusher making a difference was Caden Brandl, who gained 93 total yards and two touchdowns.
Niobrara/Verdigre strolled past Humphrey-Lindsay in their previous matchup back in August of 2023 by a score of 28-14. Does Niobrara/Verdigre have another victory up their sleeve, or will Humphrey-Lindsay turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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