While Columbus East's victory against Bedford North Lawrence wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Olympians skirted past the Stars 20-17. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Olympians.
Kyson Villarreal
| 10/17/25 vs Bedford North Lawrence | 3 |
| 10/10/25 @ Jeffersonville | 1 |
| 09/26/25 vs Floyd Central | 1 |
| 09/19/25 vs New Albany | 1 |
| 09/12/25 @ Jennings County | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
Kyson Villarreal continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 46 yards and three touchdowns, while also throwing for 121 yards on seven of 16 attempts. That's the most rushing touchdowns he has posted since back in September of 2024. Columbus East also got a significant boost from JD Rotert, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 121 yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Columbus East was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 208 rushing yards. They are a perfect 3-0 when they've run for more than 200 yards.
Columbus East didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Dallas Dykstra and Brody Miller, who each picked up two interceptions apiece. Dykstra was another major factor on D, making nine total tackles and defending two passes in addition to snagging two interceptions.
Columbus East now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Bedford North Lawrence, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-3.
Columbus East will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Whiteland at 7:00 p.m. on the 31st. As for Bedford North Lawrence, they have already played their next matchup, a 50-0 victory against Jennings County on the 24th.
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