It was a proper cat-fight when Yorktown took on Muncie Central on Friday. The Tigers skirted past the Bearcats 15-12. The Tigers haven't had any issues with the Bearcats recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive victory against them.
Kaden Crumes
| 08/29/25 @ Muncie Central | 22 |
| 08/22/25 @ Anderson | 15 |
| 08/23/24 @ Anderson | 12 |
| 09/06/24 vs New Palestine | 10 |
| 09/20/24 @ New Castle | 1 |
Kaden Crumes was the offensive standout of the matchup as he rushed for 15 yards and one TD, and also caught one touchdown. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in receiving yards (22).
Another reason for the win was Yorktown's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for five sacks. The team can thank one different players for their defensive prowess: Nate Luzadder, who each picked up one sack apiece.
When it comes to explaining why Muncie Central lost, don't look at Landan Johnson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 95 yards and one score on only eight carries, and also picked up 47 receiving yards.
Yorktown's win bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Muncie Central, their record is now 1-1.
Looking ahead, Yorktown will challenge New Palestine at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Tigers' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Muncie Central, they will face off against Adams Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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