Homer unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Lyons-Decatur Northeast Cougars by a score of 42-40 on Friday. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Despite the loss, Homer still got an impressive performance from Axton Caskey, who rushed for 108 yards and three TDs, and also threw for 108 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Reed Modlin helped out on the ground, rushing for 86 yards.
Brady Hayes had a dynamite game For Lyons-Decatur Northeast., rushing for 195 yards and two scores while picking up 11.5 yards per carry, and also throwing for 96 yards and three touchdowns. Those 96 passing yards gave Hayes a new career-high. Caden Andersen was Hayes' top target, picking up 56 receiving yards and a pair of TDs.
Looking ahead, Homer will venture away from home to take on Bancroft-Rosalie at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lyons-Decatur Northeast, they will welcome Cedar Bluffs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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