Crete hadn't done well against Beatrice recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Cardinals walked away with a 27-14 victory over the Orangemen. This was payback for the Cardinals, who suffered a 26-20 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Crete to victory, but perhaps none more so than Nick Wendt, who threw for 147 yards and one TD, and also punched in one rushing score. Peyton Steuer was another key player, picking up 92 receiving yards and one score.
Crete didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Lyle Van Horn and Josue Perez-Vicente. Crete received some extra help from Perez-Vicente, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
When it comes to explaining why Beatrice lost, don't look at Merrick Johnson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 268 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 8.9 yards per carry.
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| 09/05/25 - Away | 27-14 W |
| 09/06/24 - Home | 20-26 L |
| 10/06/23 - Away | 7-14 L |
| 10/06/22 - Home | 14-42 L |
| 10/22/21 - Home | 34-48 L |
| + 5 more games |
The win got Crete back to even at 1-1. As for Beatrice, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Looking ahead, Crete will square off against Scottsbluff on Friday. As for Beatrice, they will challenge Platteview at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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