Muncie Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss dating back to last season. They were beaten by the Lafayette Jefferson Bronchos 43-14. While losing is never fun, the Bearcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana football rankings (they are ranked 173rd, while the Bronchos are ranked 31st).
When it comes to explaining why Muncie Central lost, don't look at Dae'Cion Echols. Despite the final result, he rushed for 92 yards and two touchdowns. Echols didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made 14 total tackles.
Keyen Crowder was his usual excellent self, throwing for 367 yards and four touchdowns while completing 80.6% of his passes for Lafayette Jefferson. Marquis Adkins helped Crowder out on the ground, rushing for 103 yards and two touchdowns.
Muncie Central's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Lafayette Jefferson, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Muncie Central will welcome Anderson on Friday. Muncie Central is facing Anderson at the right time seeing as Anderson is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Lafayette Jefferson, they will host Kokomo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lafayette Jefferson's defense has only allowed 15.2 points per game this season, so Kokomo's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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