Albany overwhelmed Northland lutheran School (NLS) with a decisive 41-0 victory in Friday night football action. The Huskies‘ dominant performance showcased a potent rushing attack and a stifling defense, leaving the Wildcats unable too respond.The win solidifies Albany’s position as a leading team in the region, maintaining their undefeated record and signaling their intent to contend for a championship. This shutout marks a significant milestone for the Huskies, demonstrating their all-around strength and setting a high bar for future opponents. The Huskies’ next challenge will test their dominance against a yet-to-be-determined opponent.
Albany’s ground game proved unstoppable, racking up 156 rushing yards on 36 attempts. Lance Radermacher led the charge with 14 carries for 74 yards, closely followed by Jesse Niklaus, who gained 71 yards on 14 rushes. Aiden Mueller contributed 12 yards on five carries, while Noah Kampsen added 3 yards on one attempt. Kameron Hiltner finished with 2 carries for a loss of 4 yards.
Mueller also handled passing duties, completing 5 of 12 passes for 42 yards. Austin Berge was the primary receiving target, hauling in 2 passes for 23 yards, and Noah DeRoo added 1 reception for 9 yards.
Defensively, Albany was equally impressive, holding NLS scoreless and intercepting one pass-courtesy of Hiltner. Mueller led the tackling effort with 5 solo tackles and 2 assists, while Kampsen recorded 4 solo tackles and 3 assists. Radermacher, Tyler Myers, and Taylor Pieper also made significant contributions with 3 tackles each. Albany did not record any quarterback sacks.
NLS struggled to establish any offensive rhythm, managing only 6 first downs and 79 rushing yards on 29 attempts. Their passing game yielded 3 completions on 14 attempts for 25 yards. The Wildcats were hampered by 3 penalties for 30 yards, while Albany was flagged 6 times for 35 yards. Carver Rylander recorded the lone interception for NLS. NLS did not record any fumble recoveries or quarterback sacks.
