Villa Grove lost against Nokomis back in September of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Blue Devils were outmatched by the Redskins and fell 54-7.
Jackson Gire threw for 121 yards and one touchdown. Thomas Vandeventer was his top target, picking up 57 receiving yards.
Nokomis had a senior duo take command as Nolan Herpstreith rushed for 149 yards and three scores on only 12 carries and Daryl Evans rushed for 106 yards and a pair of TDs on only 13 carries. Herpstreith's longest rush was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Kadynn Petty also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Villa Grove's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Nokomis, they pushed their record up to 3-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Villa Grove will head out to face off against Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland] at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Blue Devils are facing the Titans at the right time seeing as the Titans are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Nokomis, they are taking a road trip to take on Sangamon Valley/Tri-City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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