Nebraska City had to endure an eight-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They strolled past the Fairbury Jeffs with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 21-7. The Pioneers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
The critical scores for Nebraska City came from Brayden Earll, Adam Howard, and James Fairbanks.
Nebraska City's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB four times. Tyrese Gardner was especially locked on to Fairbury's QB and sacked him twice.
Nebraska City's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Fairbury, their loss was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Nebraska City will venture away from home to square off against Auburn at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Auburn is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 32.9 points per game this season. As for Fairbury, they will head out on the road to challenge Falls City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Fairbury is facing Falls City at the right time seeing as Falls City is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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