Andrean extended their postseason success on Friday against Lafayette Central Catholic. They had just enough and edged the Lafayette Central Catholic Knights out 20-17. Winning may never get old, but the Fighting 59ers sure are getting used to it with their sixth in a row.
Andrean found their leader in freshman Javier Mccoy, who rushed for 176 yards and three touchdowns. Those 176 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Mccoy.
Mccoy was just one part of a punishing run game: Andrean was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 211 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lafayette Central Catholic only rushed for 49.
Andrean didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of James Finley and Gavin Jones.
Although Lafayette Central Catholic took the loss, they still got scores from Jackson Cain and Ray Clayton.
Andrean is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 9-4 record this season. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 9.6 points per game. As for Lafayette Central Catholic, their defeat ended an 11-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 11-1.
Andrean wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 20-13 loss against Adams Central on the 22nd. Lafayette Central Catholic does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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