New Lexington won the last time they faced Meadowbrook, and things went their way on Friday too. Everything went the New Lexington Panthers' way against the Meadowbrook Colts as the New Lexington Panthers made off with a 41-19 win. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by 22 points or more this season.
Carson Kellogg was his usual excellent self, rushing for 248 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.9 yards per carry. Those 248 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Isaiah Stephens also deserves a shout-out for his two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, New Lexington was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 319 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
New Lexington didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. Bentley Hanson led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.
The victory (which was New Lexington's third in a row) raised their record to 7-1. As for Meadowbrook, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.
New Lexington will host Crooksville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in New Lexington's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three games. As for Meadowbrook, they will venture away from home to square off against Maysville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meadowbrook is facing Maysville at the right time seeing as Maysville is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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