Rensselaer Central pushed their score to 19 the last time they played Lafayette Central Catholic, but on Friday they couldn't quite do it again. The Rensselaer Central Bombers took a 17-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lafayette Central Catholic Knights. While losing is never fun, the Bombers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana football rankings (they are ranked 232nd, while the Knights are ranked 61st).
Despite the loss, Rensselaer Central still got an impressive performance from Diego Hernandez-Reyes, who rushed for 154 yards. Hernandez-Reyes also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making 11 total tackles and defending a pass.
Rensselaer Central wouldn't let Lafayette Central Catholic keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Rensselaer Central can thank Dyson Henderson and Kadyne Doyle for forcing all of them.
The critical scores for Lafayette Central Catholic came from Jackson Cain and Wyatt Williams.
Rensselaer Central dropped their record down to 1-5 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Lafayette Central Catholic, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rensselaer Central will welcome Benton Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Rensselaer Central is facing Benton Central at the right time seeing as Benton Central is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Lafayette Central Catholic, they will be playing at home against Tipton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lafayette Central Catholic's defense has only allowed 12.2 points per game this season, so Tipton's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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