Perry Meridian hasn't had much luck against Decatur Central recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Falcons will square off against the Hawks at 7:00 p.m. Perry Meridian has given up an average of 32.4 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Perry Meridian is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Martinsville on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Falcons came up short against the Artesians, falling 46-21. The Falcons were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 39-7.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Jackson Schoch, who threw for 223 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 43 yards.
Meanwhile, Decatur Central entered their tilt with Greenwood on Friday with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They claimed a resounding 69-7 win over the Woodmen. With the Hawks ahead 55-7 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Decatur Central's win came from a few key players Perry Meridian will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Bo Polston, who threw for 148 yards and a pair of TDs on only ten passes. That's the most passing yards he has posted since back in November of 2024. Braylon Morris got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Decatur Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 329 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 173 rushing yards in eight consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Perry Meridian's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Decatur Central, their record is now 5-2.
Perry Meridian couldn't quite finish off Decatur Central in their previous meeting back in October of 2024 and fell 38-35. Can the Falcons avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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