Cozad hadn't done well against Broken Bow recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Cozad Haymakers blew past the Broken Bow Indians, posting a 42-7 win on the road. Given the Haymakers' advantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska football rankings (they are ranked 13th, while the Indians are ranked 66th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Noah Shoemaker was his usual excellent self, rushing for 93 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, while also throwing for 173 yards and three touchdowns. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making three total tackles and defending a pass. Olliver Davis was Shoemaker's top target, picking up 65 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Cozad wouldn't let Broken Bow keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Cozad can thank Davis and Kellen Shoemaker for forcing both of them.
The victory (which was Cozad's fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-1. As for Broken Bow, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Cozad will challenge Gothenburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cozad knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully Gothenburg likes a good challenge. As for Broken Bow, they will venture away from home to take on Holdrege at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Broken Bow is facing Holdrege at the right time seeing as Holdrege is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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