Sioux County had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They breezed by the Banner County Wildcats on the road to the tune of 50-6. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 36-0.
Leading Sioux County to victory were Baxter Reece and Jack Hunter. Reece rushed for 172 yards and three touchdowns on only seven carries, while Hunter rushed for 149 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries. Reece's also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making nine total tackles (2.0 for loss) and defending a pass. Preston Kreman got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Sioux County wouldn't let Banner County keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Sioux County can thank Brody Lange and Thaine Monroe for forcing both of them. Lange didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made a tackle (1.0 for loss).
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Sioux County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 326 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Banner County only rushed for 72.
Sioux County will be playing in front of their home fans against Leyton at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Banner County, they will venture away from home to face off against Minatare at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Banner County will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
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