The wait for high school football ended Saturday afternoon in Kearney, Nebraska as nearly 2,500 fans turned-out to watch the 62nd edition of the Nebraska Shrine Bowl. The South All-Stars won the contest 30-6, but the biggest news was that 90 players from around the state actually got to play a real live football game for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic shutdown sports across America.
The South Squad holds the lead throughout the 2nd half to win over the North Squad 30-6. Thanks for watching NET! pic.twitter.com/HkaJiwOiov
— NET Nebraska (@NETNebraska) July 11, 2020
The big question now is what will happen in the next two weeks, since most believe the incubation period for the virus falls in that period of time.
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As for the game, below are highlights from the LIVE broadcast on netNebraska.com.
North squad is on the board first! 2020 Nebraska Shrine Bowl pic.twitter.com/VoxkPttWyv
— NET Nebraska (@NETNebraska) July 11, 2020
The South Squad is the first to strike in the 2nd quarter and the kick is good! South Squad is up 7-6. pic.twitter.com/XstzYF63UR
— NET Nebraska (@NETNebraska) July 11, 2020
South Squad kicker Mendoza increases the South's lead by 3 with a 38-yard field goal! pic.twitter.com/mLPKtWalQ3
— NET Nebraska (@NETNebraska) July 11, 2020
Tyler Palmer of Columbus Scotus breaks away and scores another 6 for the South Squad! pic.twitter.com/AyOHZMl30p
— NET Nebraska (@NETNebraska) July 11, 2020
