Scottsbluff has gone 8-2 against Hastings recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Bearcats will host the Tigers. The timing is sure in Scottsbluff's favor as the squad sits on six straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Hastings has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
On Friday, Scottsbluff took their contest with ease, bagging a 34-7 win over Gering. The Bearcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by 22 points or more this season.
Jorden McCarty
| 10/03/25 @ Gering | 100 |
| 09/12/25 vs Crete | 82 |
| 08/29/25 vs Northwest | 81 |
| 09/19/25 @ Seward | 76 |
| 09/05/25 @ Lincoln Northwest | 45 |
Nate Kelley produced another solid effort rushing for 176 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.7 yards per carry, and also throwing for 75 yards and one TD. He was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 52 yards. Scottsbluff also got a significant boost from Jorden McCarty, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 100 yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Scottsbluff was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 336 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gering only rushed for 105.
Meanwhile, Hastings fell victim to McCook and their airtight defense on Friday. They had to suffer through a 33-0 loss at the hands of the Bison. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska football rankings (they are ranked 91st, while the Bison are ranked 22nd).
Scottsbluff's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Hastings, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Everything came up roses for Scottsbluff against Hastings in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 41-6 win. Do the Bearcats have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Tigers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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