Belle Plaine couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were dealt a 48-0 defeat at the hands of the Medicine Lodge Indians on Friday. The Dragons' loss continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row dating back to last season.
Tristan Wasser threw for 130 yards on 13 of 23 attempts.
Talan Hefley was his top target, picking up 64 receiving yards.
Medicine Lodge had a senior duo take command as Keveon Ruiz threw for 170 yards and four touchdowns and Durham Nittler picked up 111 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Nittler showed off some serious burst, lighting up the secondary with a catch for 59 yards.
Belle Plaine is taking a road trip to square off against Smoky Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Medicine Lodge, they will welcome Chaparral at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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