After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Plainfield, Terre Haute South Vigo was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They came out on top against the Kokomo Wildkats by a score of 46-36. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Braves considering their seven-point performance the game before.
Maddox Woodcock had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 110 yards and one score on only 12 carries, and also threw for 135 yards and a pair of TDs. Josiah Bennett was in the mix as well, providing Terre Haute South Vigo with two touchdowns.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Terre Haute South Vigo was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 263 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Kokomo only rushed for 121 rushing yards.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Terre Haute South Vigo's defensive line and their three sacks. In that department, Ryan Hescher was the leader with two. Terre Haute South Vigo received some extra help from Bennett, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Despite the loss, Kokomo had strong showings from Jeremiah Young, who picked up 112 receiving yards and a pair of TDs, and Brandon Humphries, who rushed for 43 yards and two scores. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 65 yards.
The victory got Terre Haute South Vigo back to even at 1-1. As for Kokomo, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Coming up, Terre Haute South Vigo will square off against Bloomington North at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Braves' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Kokomo, they will challenge Monrovia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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