On Friday, the Niobrara/Verdigre Cougars had just enough and edged Wausa/Osmond out 16-14.
Cash Wickersham rushed for 32 yards and two touchdowns. On the ground,
Coy Wickersham rushed for 41 yards.
When it comes to explaining why Wausa/Osmond lost, don't look at Colton Baue. Despite the final result, he rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries, and also caught a touchdown. Baue's longest rush was for an incredible 70 yards.
Niobrara/Verdigre's win bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Wausa/Osmond, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
Niobrara/Verdigre didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 63-14 defeat against Sandy Creek on the 24th. Wausa/Osmond does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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