Thayer Central had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 21.5 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They took down the Exeter-Milligan/Friend Bobcats 38-24. This was payback for the Titans, who suffered a 44-8 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Thayer Central's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Sam Souerdyke, who rushed for 111 yards and three touchdowns. Souerdyke didn't just play on offense: he also made 17 total tackles and defended a pass. Another player making a difference was Laken Wiedel, who rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries.
Thayer Central has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season. As for Exeter-Milligan/Friend, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-4.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Thayer Central's road trip will continue as they head out to face Johnson-Brock at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Johnson-Brock is coming into the matchup with four straight losses at home, meaning Thayer Central will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Exeter-Milligan/Friend, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Bobcats takes on Hartington-Newcastle at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in their favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three games.
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