Thayer Central faced Sandy Creek in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Titans lost 45-22 to the Cougars. The defensive woes were uncharacteristic for the Titans, who until this contest were averaging 14.6 points allowed.
Despite the defeat, Thayer Central saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jaxon Krupicka rushed for 58 yards and one score. Krupicka showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 58 yards.
Kam Sealey was his usual excellent self, rushing for 138 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries, while also throwing for 167 yards and three TDs while completing 73.7% of his passes for Sandy Creek. Sealey has been hot recently, having posted three or more passing touchdowns the last three times he's played.
Having lost for the first time this season, Thayer Central fell to 4-1. As for Sandy Creek, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 4-1.
Thayer Central wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 59-0 win against Southern on the 3rd. As for Sandy Creek, they have also already played their next game, a 55-14 victory against Sutton on the 3rd.
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