Hastings couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the York Dukes by a score of 17-14 on Friday. The loss continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Dukes: they've now lost four in a row.
Several Tigers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Tucker Synek, who threw for 211 yards and a touchdown.
Hastings wouldn't let York keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Hastings can thank Chance Vertin and Keithen Krings for forcing both of them. Vertin didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made two total tackles.
Hastings will host Northwest at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for York, they will take on Elkhorn North at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. York is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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