Switzerland County has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 13.78 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took a blow against the North Decatur Chargers, falling 33-0. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Pacers were not able to get on the board.
North Decatur found their leader in underclassman Simon Barber, who rushed for 107 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. Those 107 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Barber. Backing up that air attack was Corbin Thackery, who rushed for 122 yards.
With the defeat, Switzerland County broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 6-3. As for North Decatur, the win (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 8-1.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Switzerland County will welcome Brownstown Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Switzerland County has won three straight at home, while Brownstown Central won four straight on the road), something that'll have to change. As for North Decatur, they will venture away from home to take on Edinburgh at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. North Decatur is facing Edinburgh at the right time seeing as Edinburgh is stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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