Muncie Central is 0-8 against Kokomo since September of 2014 but things could change on Friday. The Muncie Central Bearcats will face off against the Kokomo Wildkats at 7:00 p.m. Kokomo took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Muncie Central, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with five defeats in a row dating back to last season, Muncie Central finally turned things around against Anderson on Friday. They blew past the Indians, posting a 55-12 victory at home. The Bearcats' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Dae'Cion Echols was a one-man wrecking crew for Muncie Central as he rushed for 103 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries. That's the most rushing yards Echols has posted since back in October of 2023.
Meanwhile, there was early excitement for Kokomo after they claimed the first score on Friday, but it was Lafayette Jefferson who ended up claiming the real prize. The contest between Kokomo and Lafayette Jefferson wasn't particularly close, with Kokomo falling 38-23. The Wildkats have struggled against the Bronchos recently, as their game on Friday was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
Kokomo might have lost, but man, Brixton Morris was a machine: he rushed for 223 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.9 yards per carry. Morris really tore up the turf during one magnificent 72-yard run.
Even though they lost, Kokomo was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 326 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 191 rushing yards in 13 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Muncie Central's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Kokomo, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Muncie Central was dealt a bruising 47-7 defeat at the hands of Kokomo when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Can Muncie Central avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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