After flying high against East Chicago Central last Friday, Munster came back down to earth. The Munster Mustangs were beaten by the Hanover Central Wildcats 42-6 on Friday. The Mustangs have struggled against the Wildcats recently, as their game on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Caiden Verrett was his usual excellent self, rushing for 222 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 13.9 yards per carry for Hanover Central. That's the most rushing yards Verrett has posted since back in October of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Rocco Bartolomeo, who gained 74 total yards and two touchdowns.
Munster's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Hanover Central, they pushed their record up to 5-1 with the win, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Munster will head out to challenge Highland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Munster is facing Highland at the right time seeing as Highland is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Hanover Central, they are taking a road trip to face off against Hobart at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hobart will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Hanover Central surely won't give up without a fight.
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