Football Recap: Tipton Blue Devils vs. Benton Central Bison
Tipton got themselves on the board against Benton Central on Friday, but Benton Central never followed suit. They really took it to the Benton Central Bison for the full four quarters, racking up a 52-0 win at home. That 52 point margin sets a new team best for the Blue Devils this season.
A big part of Tipton's victory came down to the chemistry between Quinn Tolle and his top target Dallas Capshaw. Tolle threw for 155 yards and two touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes while Capshaw picked up 121 receiving yards and two touchdowns. What's more, Tolle also racked up 43 rushing yards, the mosthe's had since back in August. Izayah Mahaney was another key player, rushing for 54 yards and a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Tipton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 248 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Tipton wouldn't let Benton Central keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Chace Hussey, Slade Springer, and Zane Durham picked up one apiece. Cole Hussey was another major factor on D, picking up two sacks and making ten total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Tipton moved to 5-4 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Benton Central, their loss was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-9.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Tipton's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Eastbrook at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Eastbrook is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 26.7 points per game this season. As for Benton Central, they will venture away from home to face off against Northwestern at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Northwestern will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Benton Central surely won't give up without a fight.
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