Nekoosa unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They received a blow on Friday as they fell 29-14 to the Poynette Pumas. The Papermakers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Pumas apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Despite the loss, Nekoosa still got an impressive performance from Jacob Bertling, who rushed for 125 yards.
Coming up, Nekoosa will head out to face off against Westfield Area at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Poynette, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Wautoma at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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