Football Recap: Bluffton Falls Despite Big Games from Axton Beste and Cooper Craig

By Team Reports Oct 13, 2024, 3:44pm

Football Recap: Bluffton Tigers vs. Adams Central Flying Jets

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Despite a strong season so far, Bluffton has seen their luck take a bit of a downturn recently. They lost 49-24 to the Adams Central Flying Jets on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 24-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.

Despite the loss, Bluffton had strong showings from Cooper Craig, who gained 143 total yards and two touchdowns, and Axton Beste, who threw for 265 yards and three touchdowns. Craig showed off some serious burst, connecting on a big catch for 67 yards.

Bluffton's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-2. As for Adams Central, their victory was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1.

A feisty cat fight will be fought when Tigers takes on Franklin County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. They are strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 33.8 points per game this season. As for Adams Central, they will face off against Woodlan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Adams Central's defense has only allowed 9.9 points per game this season, so Woodlan's offense will have their work cut out for them.

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