Bloomington North's found some homefield redemption this week after a overtime loss to Columbus North on Friday. The Bloomington North Cougars claimed a resounding 48-14 victory over the Southport Cardinals at home. Considering the Cougars have won three games by more than 33 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Bloomington North got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jalen Williams out in front who picked up 35 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Shaun Cooper was another key back, rushing for 60 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
When it comes to explaining why Southport lost, don't look at Tony Taylor. Despite the final result, he rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. Taylor's longest rush was for an incredible 77 yards. Backing up that air attack was Jeremiah Stanovic, who rushed for 94 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Bloomington North pushed their record up to 7-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Southport, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. After each having a week off, Bloomington North and Terre Haute North Vigo will dust off their jerseys to face off against one another at 7:00 p.m. on November 1st. Bloomington North is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 36.7 points per game this season. As for Southport, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Perry Meridian at 7:00 p.m. on November 1st.
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