Nebraska Lutheran is still winless after their matchup against Giltner on Friday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 70-68 heartbreaker at the hands of the Hornets. On the bright side, the 68- point performance marked the Knights' highest-scoring game to date.
Despite the loss, Nebraska Lutheran still got an impressive performance from Carson Malchow, who rushed for 262 yards and six scores while picking up 8.5 yards per carry, and also threw for 254 yards and a pair of TDs. Malchow didn't just play on offense: he also made 12 total tackles and defended three passes. Nebraska Lutheran's leading receiver Weston Koontz was Malchow's top target yet again, picking up 168 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Even if they lost, Nebraska Lutheran's defensive line still kept up the pressure with four sacks. Tucker Murray refused to say out of the backfield, picking up four sacks all by himself.
Brody Rudy produced another solid effort rushing for 218 yards and six TDs while picking up 12.1 yards per carry, and also throwing for 219 yards and a pair of touchdowns for Giltner. With that strong performance, Rudy is now averaging an impressive 105.8 rushing yards per game. Giltner's leading receiver Braxton Cady-Wheeler was Rudy's top target yet again, picking up 158 receiving yards and one score.
Nebraska Lutheran's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Giltner, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Coming up, Nebraska Lutheran will welcome Lawrence-Nelson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Knights will need to watch out since the Raiders have now posted at least 31 points in their last four contests. As for Giltner, they are taking a road trip to challenge High Plains at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Hornets will be up against the Storm's rather soft defense (which has allowed 28.4 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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