Football Recap: North Greene Spartans vs. Beardstown Tigers
North Greene can finally bid farewell to their 16-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They strolled past the Beardstown Tigers with points to spare, taking the game 32-18. The Spartans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Among those leading the charge was Logan Tepen, who rushed for 93 yards on only 13 carries, and also picked up 57 receiving yards. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made four total tackles. Ethan Clark handled things on the ground, rushing for 81 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: North Greene was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 262 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
North Greene's win ended an eight-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-7. As for Beardstown, they dropped their record down to 1-7 with the loss, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.
North Greene will venture away from home to take on Unity/Seymour at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Unity/Seymour will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something North Greene surely won't give up without a fight. As for Beardstown, they will be playing at home against Calhoun/Brussels at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Calhoun/Brussels' defense has only allowed 8.8 points per game this season, so Beardstown's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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