Wheatland kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They took a blow against the Mitchell Tigers, falling 53-6. The Bulldogs have struggled against the Tigers recently, as their match on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Leading Mitchell to victory were Samuel Bowlin and Michael Plasencio. Bowlin rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns, while Plasencio gained 71 total yards and three touchdowns. Bowlin was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 54 yards.
Wheatland will take on Torrington at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Mitchell, they will face off against Gering at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mitchell will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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