Ainsworth (0-1) heads to Sandhills/Thedford (0-1) for a non-conference matchup on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are searching for their first win of the season after competitive openers, setting the stage for a close contest in Dunning, NE.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Ainsworth (NE) @ Sandhills/Thedford (NE)
○ Date & Time: 9/4/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Sandhills/Thedford High School, Dunning, NE
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Ainsworth Bulldogs
The Bulldogs (0-1) dropped their season opener 49-26, giving up too many big plays on defense. They’ll need to tighten up and lean on their offense to bounce back on the road.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: N/A
○ State Rank (NE): N/A
○ Class Rank: N/A
○ Key to Win: Improve defensive tackling and establish consistency in the running game.
Main Squad:
○ Anthony Lopez – QB
○ Elijah Torres – RB
○ Michael Hernandez – WR
○ Cristian Ramirez – WR
○ Nathan Gomez – LB
○ Isaiah Morales – DB
○ Gabriel Ortiz – OL
○ Julian Cruz – DL
○ Adrian Santiago – RB
○ Xavier Delgado – LB
Sandhills/Thedford Knights
The Knights (0-1) fell 36-34 in a thriller on the road and now get the chance to regroup in their home opener. With strong offensive balance, Sandhills/Thedford has the firepower to bounce back if the defense can close games stronger.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: N/A
○ State Rank (NE): N/A
○ Class Rank: N/A
○ Key to Win: Close out drives defensively and sustain offensive momentum for four quarters.
Main Squad:
○ Damian Martinez – QB
○ Julian Torres – RB
○ Andres Hernandez – WR
○ Matthew Rivera – WR
○ Carlos Santiago – LB
○ Jonathan Cruz – DB
○ Michael Ortiz – OL
○ Elijah Gomez – DL
○ Gabriel Ramirez – RB
○ Anthony Morales – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ainsworth Bulldogs | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | .000 | 26 | 49 |
| Sandhills/Thedford Knights | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | .000 | 34 | 36 |
