Worth County/Northeast Nodaway unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 34-26 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Rock Port Blue Jays on Friday. Despite 82 more yards than the Blue Jays, the Tigers couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Even if they lost, Worth County/Northeast Nodaway's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Wyatt Hill and Sawyer Thurman, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Brock Holmes was a one-man wrecking crew For Rock Port. as he rushed for 191 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.1 yards per carry.
Worth County/Northeast Nodaway wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 56-0 victory against South Holt on the 5th. As for Rock Port, they have also already played their next game, a 76-6 win against Princeton on the 5th.
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