Pike Central couldn't quite topple Tell City on Friday, but it was still a huge improvement compared to the 42-point loss they took when the two last played. The Pike Central Chargers put the hurt on the Tell City Marksmen with a sharp 22-0 win. The Chargers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matches by 22 points or more this season.
Grant Boyd was his usual excellent self, rushing for 137 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries, while also picking up 44 receiving yards. Pike Central also got a significant boost from Matthew Meadows, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 84 yards.
The victory snapped Pike Central's winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 3-4 record. As for Tell City, they now also have a losing record at 3-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pike Central will play host again on Friday to welcome Forest Park, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. As for Tell City, they will host Tecumseh at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with four consecutive losses for Tell City and six for Tecumseh.
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