Football Preview: Corydon Central Panthers vs. Salem Lions
Corydon Central is on a seven-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, Salem a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change on Friday. The Corydon Central Panthers will host the Salem Lions at 7:00 p.m. Salem took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Corydon Central, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with 14 defeats in a row dating back to last season, Corydon Central finally turned things around against Eastern on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Musketeers 36-7 on the road. The Panthers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Carson Lawyer was his usual excellent self, rushing for 236 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.3 yards per carry. He was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 67 yards. Another player making a difference was Bobby Sharp, who threw for 155 yards and two touchdowns while completing 76.5% of his passes.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Corydon Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 326 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Corydon Central's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB three times. Jack Wate was especially locked on to Eastern's QB and sacked him twice.
Meanwhile, Salem took a blow against Springs Valley on Friday, falling 63-12. The Lions were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-12.
Salem's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Logan Dent, who rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown, and Noah Deaton, who gained 92 total yards and a touchdown.
Corydon Central's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Salem, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-4.
Corydon Central came up short against Salem in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 42-32. Will Corydon Central have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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