Football Preview: Pike Red Devils vs. Warren Central Warriors
Pike is 0-10 against Warren Central since September of 2014 but things could change on Friday. The Pike Red Devils will welcome the Warren Central Warriors at 7:00 p.m.
Pike is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Indiana's top teams: Lawrence Central, who was ranked 16th in their home state at the time (Pike was ranked 19th). Pike fell 22-14 to Lawrence Central on Friday.
Although Pike took the loss, they still got scores from Mychael Lewis and Pierce Collins.
Meanwhile, on FridayWarren Central's undefeated season almost came to an end. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Ben Davis 24-21.
Warren Central can attribute much of their success to AIRIC HESTER, who picked up 36 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and KENDALL GARNETT III, who rushed for 61 yards and a touchdown.
Warren Central's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of MADDEN BERIAULT and TAURIEN TRAPP. BERIAULT also set a new season high mark in total tackles with seven. Warren Central got some further help from DAMIEN SHANKLIN: he picked up a sack, made seven total tackles (2.0 for loss), and made seven total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Pike's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Warren Central, they pushed their record up to 5-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.
Things could have been worse for Pike, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 23-6 loss to Warren Central in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Thankfully for Pike, Ka'Ron Twyman (who rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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