The Kernels open a new campaign at home for the third time in four seasons, this time against a Patriots program they haven't faced since 2020.
Landon Dierks is a sports reporter for The Daily Republic and Forum Communications Company, based in Mitchell, South Dakota. With a focus on local sports, Landon covers high school and college athletics in the area, providing updates, analysis, and feature stories. His work has also been featured on Yahoo Sports and Yahoo News.