Football Recap: Muncie Central Bearcats vs. Anderson Indians
Muncie Central can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They blew past the Anderson Indians 55-12 at home. The Bearcats' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Dae'Cion Echols had a dynamite game for Muncie Central, rushing for 103 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries. That's the most rushing yards Echols has posted since back in October of 2023.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Muncie Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 272 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Muncie Central's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. Kei'Marron Hickey picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown.
Muncie Central's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Anderson, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Muncie Central will square off against Kokomo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Anderson, they will face off against McCutcheon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. McCutcheon will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each match than the last.
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