Hemingford took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 44-18 margin over South Loup. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Bobcats have posted against South Loup since October 29, 2015.
Talon Payne
| 08/28/25 vs South Loup | 3 |
| 09/20/24 vs Kimball | 2 |
| 09/13/24 @ Bayard | 2 |
| 10/24/24 @ St. Patrick's | 1 |
| 09/27/24 @ Morrill | 1 |
Talon Payne was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 177 yards and three scores while picking up 9.3 yards per carry. Those three rushing touchdowns gave him a new career-high.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Hemingford was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 401 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 178 rushing yards in ten consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Defeat or not, South Loup got some senior leadership from Crew Witthuhn and Dylan Pandorf. Witthuhn gained 184 total yards and two touchdowns, while Pandorf rushed for 60 yards and one TD. Witthuhn was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 65 yards.
Looking ahead, Hemingford is packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game of the season: they will face off against Hyannis at 7:00 p.m. on September 5. As for South Loup, they will challenge Hi-Line [Eustis-Farnam/Elwood] at 2:30 p.m. on Friday.
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