South Platte lost to Paxton back in September of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Blue Knights took their game with ease, bagging a 50-7 victory over the Tigers. With the Blue Knights ahead 36-0 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Jared Scherbarth
| 09/04/25 vs Paxton | 109 |
| 10/25/24 vs Potter-Dix | 53 |
| 09/26/24 vs Garden County | 32 |
| 10/10/24 @ Creek Valley | 30 |
| 10/03/24 @ Banner County | 29 |
Jared Scherbarth was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 109 yards and three TDs on only 12 carries, and also threw for 33 yards and one touchdown. Those 109 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
Scherbarth was just one part of a punishing run game: South Platte was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 264 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Paxton only rushed for 60 rushing yards.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to South Platte's defense and their three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Deacon Hayward, Jack Van Horn, and Gabe Kendrick, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Although Paxton took the loss, they still got scores from Maddex Mcconnell and Keegan Florom.
The win got South Platte back to even at 1-1. As for Paxton, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Coming up, South Platte will head out on the road to square off against Wallace at 7:00 p.m. on the 12th. As for Paxton, they will host Minatare at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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