Center Grove faced Ben Davis in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Trojans simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Giants 63-35. The Trojans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Center Grove was led to victory by Hudson Winkler and Oscar Sloan. Winkler rushed for 143 yards and three scores on only eight carries, while Sloan threw for 160 yards and four touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes. Winkler's longest rush was for an impressive 69 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Ricky Lange helped out on the ground, rushing for 90 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Trojans
| 09/12/25 vs Ben Davis | 332 |
| 08/29/25 @ Carroll | 319 |
| 08/22/25 @ Warren Central | 245 |
| 11/22/24 vs Brownsburg | 87 |
| 11/15/24 @ Warren Central | 112 |
| + 2 more games |
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Center Grove was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 332 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2024.
Center Grove didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Lincoln Bright, Manning Poston, and Nathan Yoder picked up one apiece. That interception was Bright's first of the season. Another thorn in Ben Davis' side was Kobe Cherry, who picked up a sack and made 12 total tackles.
When it comes to explaining why Ben Davis lost, don't look at Da'Vion Davis. Despite the final result, he picked up 184 receiving yards and a pair of TDs.
The win keeps Center Grove at an undefeated 4-0. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 44.3 points this season. As for Ben Davis, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Coming up, Center Grove will venture away from home to square off against Trotwood-Madison at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Rams' defense has only allowed 11.8 points per game this season, so the Trojans' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Ben Davis, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Warren Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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