Football Recap: Mishawaka Marian Knights vs. South Bend Washington Panthers
There's no place like home for Mishawaka Marian, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the South Bend Washington Panthers 41-14 at home. Considering the Knights have won three matchups by more than 26 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Mishawaka Marian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Mitchell Fimbel led the charge by throwing for 158 yards and three touchdowns. The dominant performance also gave Fimbel a new career-high in rushing yards. Another receiver making a difference was Braxton Brooks, who gained 137 total yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Mishawaka Marian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 223 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
The victory got Mishawaka Marian back to even at 3-3. As for South Bend Washington, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mishawaka Marian will take on New Prairie at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. New Prairie's defense has only allowed 8.8 points per game this season, so Mishawaka Marian's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for South Bend Washington, they will welcome South Bend Adams at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. South Bend Washington is facing South Bend Adams at the right time seeing as South Bend Adams is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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