Tekamah-Herman came into Friday's game having lost 11 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 24-14 victory over the North Bend Central Tigers on Friday. Tekamah-Herman's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Leading Tekamah-Herman to victory were Spencer Pagels and Parke Loftis. Pagels rushed for 97 yards and a touchdown, while Loftis picked up 62 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Loftis also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making four total tackles in addition to snagging an interception.
Tekamah-Herman's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Pagels, Griffin Breckenridge, and Breckenridge picked up one apiece. Tekamah-Herman got some further help from Alex Braniff: he picked up a sack and made 13 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Tekamah-Herman's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for North Bend Central, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 0-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Tekamah-Herman will take on Yutan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for North Bend Central, they will head out on the road to square off against Arlington at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. North Bend Central is facing Arlington at the right time seeing as Arlington is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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