Evansville North lost a close one when they played last Friday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They came up short against the Evansville Memorial Tigers, falling 35-14. While losing is never fun, the Huskies can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana football rankings (they are ranked 86th, while the Tigers are ranked 24th).
Despite the loss, Evansville North still got an impressive performance from Jason Rucker Ii, who rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown. Rucker Ii got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run and that went for an incredible 67 yards.
Matthew Fisher went supernova for Evansville Memorial, rushing for 51 yards and three touchdowns on only five carries, while also throwing for 174 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards. Maxx Anslinger was Fisher's top target, picking up 54 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Evansville North's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Evansville Memorial, their victory bumped their record up to 2-0.
Evansville North will challenge Evansville Harrison at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Evansville Memorial, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Evansville Central at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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