Speedway didn't have done well against Beech Grove recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Everything went the Speedway Sparkplugs' way against the Beech Grove Hornets as the Speedway Sparkplugs made off with a 48-26 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Sparkplugs.
Jazz Coleman went supernova for Speedway, rushing for 266 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.2 yards per carry, and also picking up 41 receiving yards and a touchdown. With that strong performance, Coleman is now averaging an impressive 140 rushing yards per game. Another player making a difference was Connor Moreland, who threw for 197 yards and four touchdowns while completing 78.9% of his passes.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Speedway was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 490 total yards. That's the most total yards they've posted since was before the start of last season.
When it comes to explaining why Beech Grove lost, don't look at Jeremiah Lee. Despite the final result, he rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 85 receiving yards and a touchdown. Bishop Moore was another key player, throwing for 202 yards and two touchdowns.
Speedway now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Beech Grove, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Speedway will host Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Beech Grove, they will welcome Indianapolis Scecina Memorial at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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