Auburn is 9-1 against New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Auburn Trojans will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on the New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly Vipers at 7:00 p.m.
Auburn is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They were beaten by Williamsville 56-27 on Friday. The Trojans just can't catch a break and have now endured four losses in a row dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They blew past Pleasant Plains 47-20 at home.
New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Clark Nelson out in front who rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.5 yards per carry. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabe Lyons, who rushed for 102 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 carries.
Lyons wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 372 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pleasant Plains only rushed for 83.
Auburn was able to grind out a solid victory over New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly in their previous matchup back in August of 2023, winning 20-13. Will Auburn repeat their success, or does New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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