Football Recap: Muncie Central Comes Up Short Despite Kye Hiatt's Big Defensive Game

While it was all tied up 0-0 at halftime, Muncie Central was not quite Yorktown's equal in the second half on Friday. They fell just short of the Tigers by a score of 15-12. The Bearcats have struggled against the Tigers recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.

When it comes to explaining why Muncie Central lost, don't look at Landan Johnson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 95 yards and one score on only eight carries, and also picked up 47 receiving yards.

Don't try to pin the team's loss on the defense: they kept the trenches locked down and allowed a mere 2.7 yards per carry. The team can thank Marquis Allen for the heroic effort on defense: he. Muncie Central's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.2.

Bearcats

Interceptions

Kye Hiatt	1
Isaiah Miller	1
Demarshuwn Clemens	1

Muncie Central didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Kye Hiatt, Isaiah Miller, and Demarshuwn Clemens picked up one apiece.

Among those leading the charge was Kaden Crumes, who rushed for 15 yards and one touchdown, and also caught one TD. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in receiving yards (22).

Muncie Central's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Yorktown, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.

Looking ahead, Muncie Central will look to defend their home field on Friday against Adams Central at 7:00 p.m. As for Yorktown, they will head out on the road to take on New Palestine at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The game will give the Tigers their first taste of in-conference action this season.