Mitchell took care of business in their home opener on Friday (and then some). They took their game at home with ease, bagging a 53-6 victory over the Wheatland Bulldogs. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Tigers also won the last time the pair played back in August of 2023.
Leading Mitchell to victory were Samuel Bowlin and Michael Plasencio. Bowlin rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns, while Plasencio gained 71 total yards and three touchdowns. Plasencio also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making five total tackles and defending a pass.
Mitchell wouldn't let Wheatland keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Josh Hazzard, Wyatt Sauer, and Logan Markowski picked up one apiece. Uzziah Voss didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made three total tackles.
Mitchell will host Gering at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Wheatland, they are taking a road trip to take on Torrington at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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