It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but North Harrison had no problem doing just that on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 30-7 margin over the Corydon Central Panthers. The Cougars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by 23 points or more this season.
Bryce Fessel was his usual excellent self, rushing for 173 yards and two touchdowns. He is becoming a predictor of North Harrison's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 2-3 when he doesn't). Tristan Knowles got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
North Harrison didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Knowles and Brenden Denton. Denton is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last five games he's played.
North Harrison has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season. As for Corydon Central, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-7.
North Harrison will look to defend their home field on Friday against Indian Creek at 7:00 p.m. That match will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Fessel and Malachi Mink. Corydon Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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