Cloverdale hadn't done well against Greencastle recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Cloverdale Clovers managed a 26-21 win over the Greencastle Tiger Cubs. For the Clovers, this counts as revenge for the 68-7 defeat the Tiger Cubs walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2023.
Tayt Jackson continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, picking up 161 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 55 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 107 receiving yards per game. Another player making a difference was Landon Duncan, who threw for 285 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.4 yards per attempt.
Cayden Blodgett and Cole Stephens certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Blodgett gained 117 total yards and two touchdowns, while Stephens threw for 205 yards and two touchdowns. Blodgett was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 59 yards.
Cloverdale's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Greencastle, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Cloverdale is on the road again on Friday to play West Vigo at 7:00 p.m. West Vigo is coming into the game with three straight losses at home, meaning Cloverdale will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Greencastle, they will host Cascade at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cascade will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Greencastle surely won't give up without a fight.
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