The Connersville Spartans will take on the Rushville Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Connersville's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against South Dearborn on Friday. They had to suffer through a 41-0 loss at the hands of the Knights. The loss continues a trend for the Spartans in their matchups with the Knights: they've now lost seven in a row.
Meanwhile, it's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 55-20, which was the final score in Rushville's tilt against Batesville on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana football rankings (they are ranked 143rd, while the Bulldogs are ranked 38th).
Rushville might have lost, but man, Quinn Barada was a machine: he rushed for 169 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.3 yards per carry. Barada's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 152 rushing yards dating back to last season. Ralph Eakins was another key player, gaining 100 total yards and a touchdown.
Even though they lost, Rushville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 238 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 182 rushing yards in four consecutive matches.
Rushville wouldn't let Batesville keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Rushville can thank Braydon Martz and Sam Pavey for forcing both of them.
Connersville's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Rushville, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 2-2.
Connersville suffered a grim 52-28 defeat to Rushville when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Thankfully for Connersville, Harper Miller (who rushed for 145 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.3 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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