Sandy Creek has been away from home for two games now, but on Thursday they'll finally make their return. They will welcome the Niobrara/Verdigre Cougars at 3:00 p.m. Sandy Creek knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past six games -- so hopefully Niobrara/Verdigre likes a good challenge.
Last Thursday, everything came up roses for Sandy Creek on the road against Southern as the squad secured a 57-8 victory. Fans of the Cougars have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Sandy Creek's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ethan Shaw led the charge by rushing for 87 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, while also throwing for 102 yards and three touchdowns on only eight passes. Shaw is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Kamerin Sealey was another key player, gaining 108 total yards and three touchdowns.
Sandy Creek's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB three times. In that department, Hudson Devlin was the leader with two sacks.
Meanwhile, Niobrara/Verdigre had just enough and edged Wausa/Osmond out 16-14 on Friday.
Sandy Creek's win was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-0. As for Niobrara/Verdigre, their victory bumped their record up to 3-5.
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