Holdrege is on a five-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Alliance a three-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Friday. The Holdrege Dusters will be defending their home-field for the first timethey go up against the Alliance Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Holdrege is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Lexington. Holdrege came out on top against Lexington by a score of 35-27 on Friday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Dusters as it spelled an end to their nine-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Among those leading the charge was Joshua Janssen, who picked up 108 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Alliance came into Friday's game having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 28-15 win over Gordon-Rushville on Friday.
Alliance found their leader in underclassman Trini Trejo, who rushed for 225 yards and three touchdowns.
Alliance wouldn't let Gordon-Rushville keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Alliance can thank Susano Montes and Caysen Robertson for forcing both of them. Robertson's also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing a fumble and making 12 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Everything came up roses for Holdrege against Alliance in their previous meeting back in September of 2017 as the squad secured a 55-12 victory. Will Holdrege repeat their success, or does Alliance have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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