Homer scored the most points they've had all season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They lost 60-36 to the Pender Pendragons. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska football rankings (they are ranked 101st, while the Pendragons are ranked 34th).
Despite the loss, Homer still got an impressive performance from Steve Harris, who picked up 91 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Owen Kneifl was his usual excellent self, rushing for 179 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 7.8 yards per carry for Pender. With that strong performance, Kneifl is now averaging an impressive 2.2 rushing touchdowns per game. Trevor Trimble was in the mix too, providing Pender with four touchdowns.
Homer dropped their record down to 1-4 with the loss, which was their third straight at home. As for Pender, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-1.
Homer will head out to take on Wisner-Pilger on Friday. As for Pender, they will host Guardian Angels Central Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pender knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully Guardian Angels Central Catholic likes a good challenge.
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