Hyannis is 0-6 against Sandhills/Thedford since September of 2020 but things could change on Thursday. The Longhorns will welcome the Knights at 8:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
On Thursday, Hyannis made easy work of Brady and carried off a 56-30 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Longhorns.
| 10/09/25 vs Brady | 196 |
| 10/24/24 vs Overton | 171 |
| 09/13/24 vs Morrill | 163 |
| 10/11/24 @ Brady | 148 |
| 08/29/25 @ Kimball | 97 |
It was another big night for Beau Rice, who rushed for 196 yards and one touchdown while picking up 9.8 yards per carry. Those 196 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Ely Van Renan was another key player, picking up 96 receiving yards and a pair of TDs.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Hyannis was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 279 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 177 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
Hyannis didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Ian Anderson, Dom Boppree, and Cayden Sheets picked up one apiece. Sheets also made five total tackles, which is notable because Hyannis is 2-1 when he posts at least three total tackles, but 1-3 otherwise.
Meanwhile, Sandhills/Thedford strolled past Mullen with points to spare on Thursday, taking the game 48-32. The victory continues a trend for the Knights in their matchups with the Broncos: they've now won six in a row.
Sandhills/Thedford's win came from a few key players Hyannis will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Maurice Robinson, who rushed for 71 yards and one score, and also threw for 91 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making five total tackles in addition to snagging an interception. Another player making a difference was Carter Anderson, who rushed for 66 yards and two TDs.
One reason for the win was Sandhills/Thedford's imposing defensive line, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Robinson, Andrew Byrd, and Peyton Saner, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Sandhills/Thedford's win bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Hyannis, their victory bumped their record up to 3-4.
Hyannis was taken down by Sandhills/Thedford 76-14 when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Thankfully for the Longhorns, Kyle Cox (who rushed for 184 yards and four scores while picking up 11.5 yards per carry, and also threw for 72 yards and a pair of touchdowns) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
