Football Recap: Attica Falls Short of South Putnam in the Playoffs

Attica and South Putnam squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Attica had to settle for second. They had to suffer through a 68-14 loss at the hands of the Eagles. While losing is never fun, the Red Ramblers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana football rankings (they are ranked 298th, while the Eagles are ranked 110th).

Although Attica took the loss, they still got scores from Adler Pierce and Tristen Miller.

Ty Benton was his usual excellent self, rushing for 151 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries for South Putnam. Benton's longest rush was for an impressive 67 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Drew Cline was another key player, throwing for 66 yards and a pair of TDs on only five passes.

Attica is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8. As for South Putnam, their victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-2.

Attica does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for South Putnam, they will square off against Fountain Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles will need to watch out since the Mustangs have now posted at least 31 points in their last four contests.