A win for North Platte just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They took a blow against the Millard South Patriots, falling 56-10. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska football rankings (they are ranked 67th, while the Patriots are ranked first).
Even though they lost, North Platte was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 200 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 200 rushing yards in seven consecutive contests.
Gabe Prucha continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Millard South, rushing for 136 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries, while also picking up 32 receiving yards. Those 136 rushing yards gave Prucha a new career-high. Aamir Hill was in the mix too, providing Millard South with two touchdowns.
North Platte has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. As for Millard South, the victory was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-1.
North Platte will venture away from home to square off against Lincoln High at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. North Platte is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 32 points per game this season. As for Millard South, they will welcome Benson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Millard South is facing Benson at the right time seeing as Benson is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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