Seymour never let their opponents score on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Bedford North Lawrence Stars 49-0 on the road. The Owls' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Seymour to victory, but perhaps none more so than Nicholas Wheeler, who rushed for 85 yards and three touchdowns on only seven carries. Wheeler's longest rush was for an impressive 58 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Mikey Wright was another key signal caller, throwing for 169 yards and a touchdown on only 16 passes.
Another reason for the win was Seymour's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. Bedford North Lawrence's QB won't forget Mason Nugent anytime soon given he sacked him twice. Nugent is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season. Bradyn Riley was another major factor on D, picking up 1.5 sacks and making five total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Seymour was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 208 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bedford North Lawrence only rushed for 19.
The win snapped Seymour's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-3 record. As for Bedford North Lawrence, they dropped their record down to 0-5 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.
Seymour didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 27-0 defeat against Brownstown Central on the 27th. Bedford North Lawrence has also already played their next match, a 41-14 victory against Jennings County on the 27th.
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