The Thayer Central Titans will face off against the Perkins County Plainsmen at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Thayer Central's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three games.
On Friday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Thayer Central beat Exeter-Milligan/Friend 50-44.

Laken Wiedel
| 10/17/25 vs Exeter-Milligan/Friend | 2 |
| 10/10/25 vs Tri County | 1 |
| 10/03/25 @ Southern | 1 |
| 09/19/25 @ Sutton | 1 |
| 09/05/25 @ Centennial | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
It was another big night for Laken Wiedel, who rushed for 48 yards and one TD, and also threw for 38 yards and a pair of touchdowns. What's more, he posted two passing touchdowns, the most he's had since back in October of 2024.
Thayer Central didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Exeter-Milligan/Friend to a completion percentage of just 43.5%. The team can thank Murphy Sudbeck for the heroic effort on defense: he. Thayer Central hasn't an opponent to post a completion percentage of 0.5 or higher in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Perkins County played a tough matchup on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They lost 36-12 to Hemingford. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Thayer Central will have to contain Domanic Williams as he made an impact in Perkins County's last game. He rushed for 101 yards and one score.
The loss snapped Perkins County's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 5-3 record. As for Thayer Central, their record is now 7-1.
Thursday's game might be decided on the ground. Thayer Central has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 267.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Perkins County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 196.5 rushing yards. There's a good chance Thursday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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