Football Recap: Corydon Central Comes Up Short

Corydon Central was the 49-43 winner over Charlestown when they last played one another back in October of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Panthers were just a hair shy of victory on Friday and fell 27-26 to the Pirates. Despite 153 more yards than the Pirates, the Panthers couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.

Corydon Central lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Dane Naiman, who rushed for 53 yards and one touchdown, and also threw for 118 yards and one TD on only nine passes. He didn't just play on offense: he also made eight total tackles and defended one pass. Bobby Sharp was another key player, rushing for 39 yards.

While Corydon Central came up short, they sure didn't make it easy for Charlestown: they limited their QB to completion percentage of just 38.1%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from two players: Naiman and Jack Fessel, who each logged one passes deflected. Corydon Central hasn't an opponent to post a completion percentage of 0.5 or higher in three consecutive contests.

Charlestown's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jovon Morris, who rushed for 101 yards and a pair of scores.

Corydon Central has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 33.0 points over those games. As for Charlestown, their record is now 6-1.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Corydon Central will welcome Madison at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers will be up against the Cubs' rather soft defense (which has allowed 43.57 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Charlestown, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Salem at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.