Northview gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 34-20 victory over the Terre Haute North Vigo Patriots. Given the Knights' advantage in MaxPreps' Indiana football rankings (they are ranked 109th, while the Patriots are ranked 227th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Colton Bath was a one-man wrecking crew for Northview as he rushed for 93 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries, and also threw for 151 yards and two touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Demarius Mclawyer, who rushed for 97 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries.
Mclawyer wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Northview was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 288 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 245 rushing yards in 11 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Terre Haute North Vigo lost, one person who can't be blamed is Zyeiar White. Despite the final result, he rushed for 138 yards and two touchdowns. White was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 51 yards.
Northview is packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they take on Greencastle at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Terre Haute North Vigo, they will square off against Mooresville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Terre Haute North Vigo is looking for their season?s first win.
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