Columbus East is 8-2 against Floyd Central since September of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Columbus East Olympians are taking a road trip to face off against the Floyd Central Highlanders at 7:00 p.m. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a three-game winning streak alive.
Last Friday, Columbus East got the win against New Albany by a conclusive 43-17. The score at the end of the third wound up being the final score as the Olympians just coasted through the last quarter.
Thomas Houpey was a one-man wrecking crew for Columbus East as he rushed for 134 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.9 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave Houpey a new career-high in rushing yards. Kyson Villarreal was another key player, rushing for 30 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Columbus East was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 243 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Floyd Central at home against Jeffersonville on Friday as the squad secured a 41-14 win. That looming 41-14 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Highlanders yet this season.
Sebastion Robertson was his usual excellent self, rushing for 174 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.3 yards per carry. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: he posted at least 152 rushing yards in the third games prior. The team also got some help courtesy of Jack Mull, who threw for 195 yards and two touchdowns.
Columbus East now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Floyd Central, their record now sits at 3-1.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Columbus East has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 147.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Floyd Central struggles in that department as they've been averaging 204. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Columbus East suffered a grim 28-3 defeat to Floyd Central in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Can Columbus East avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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