Madison hasn't had much luck against South Dearborn recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Madison Cubs will welcome the South Dearborn Knights at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Madison is looking to give their home crowd another W after opening their season at home on Friday. They snuck past Scottsburg with a 20-14 win. The victory was some much needed relief for the Cubs as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Joseph Stanley had a dynamite game for Madison, picking up 137 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 36 yards and a touchdown. Stanley was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield for a catch that went for 59 yards. Jake Dyer got in on the action as well, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Madison didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Dyer and Peyton Stewart. Jason Cosby was another major factor on D, picking up two sacks and making seven total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, South Dearborn took their matchup at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 42-14 win over Jennings County. With the Knights ahead 34-6 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
Madison was taken down by South Dearborn 41-0 in their previous meeting back in August of 2023. Thankfully for Madison, Adam Kunkel (who threw for 263 yards and five touchdowns while completing 77.3% of his passes) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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