A win for Nebraska Lutheran just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were beaten by the Deshler Dragons 73-34. The Knights have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Several Knights players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Lukas Worster, who picked up 217 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Worster was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 64 yards. Weston Koontz was another key signal caller, throwing for 193 yards and two touchdowns.
Deshler got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Kaden Kleen out in front who threw for 105 yards and two touchdowns while completing 85.7% of his passes, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Hutchinson Vacek helped Kleen out on the ground, rushing for 18 yards and a touchdown, while also catching a touchdown.
Nebraska Lutheran's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Deshler, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4.
Nebraska Lutheran will venture away from home to take on Bruning-Davenport/Shickley at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Bruning-Davenport/Shickley will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Nebraska Lutheran surely won't give up without a fight. As for Deshler, they will be playing at home against High Plains at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. High Plains is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 38.4 points per game this season.
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