On Friday, Center Grove faced Ben Davis in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Center Grove Trojans put the hurt on the Ben Davis Giants with a sharp 42-19 victory. That looming 42-19 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Trojans yet this season.
Drake Mcclurg continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, picking up 111 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also punching in two touchdowns on the ground. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 61 yards. Gabe Mcwilliams was another key player, throwing for 227 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.8 yards per attempt.
When it comes to explaining why Ben Davis lost, don't look at Alijah Price. Despite the final result, he picked up 44 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 137 yards. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Price now rushed for 113 or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
The win (which was Center Grove's third in a row) raised their record to 3-1. As for Ben Davis, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Center Grove will challenge Trotwood-Madison at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Trotwood-Madison's defense has only allowed 14.5 points per game this season, so Center Grove's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Ben Davis, they will square off against Warren Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Warren Central will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Ben Davis surely won't give up without a fight.
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