South Loup had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They lost 44-18 to the Hemingford Bobcats. South Loup was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Hemingford apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
South Loup's loss came despite strong showings from Crew Witthuhn and Dylan Pandorf. Witthuhn gained 184 total yards and two touchdowns, while Pandorf rushed for 60 yards and one touchdown. Witthuhn was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 65 yards.
Talon Payne was a one-man wrecking crew For Hemingford. as he rushed for 177 yards and three TDs while picking up 9.3 yards per carry. Those three rushing touchdowns gave Payne a new career-high.
Looking ahead, South Loup will look to defend their home field on Friday against Hi-Line [Eustis-Farnam/Elwood] at 2:30 p.m. As for Hemingford, they are headed away from home for the first time to take on Hyannis at 7:00 p.m. on September 5.
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