Floyd Central is 2-8 against Columbus East since September of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Floyd Central Highlanders will be playing at home against the Columbus East Olympians at 7:00 p.m. After both made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Friday.
Columbus East is hoping to do what Jeffersonville couldn't last Friday: put an end to Floyd Central's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Floyd Central took their contest at home with ease, bagging a 41-14 win over Jeffersonville. That 27 point margin sets a new team best for the Highlanders this season.
It was another big night for Sebastion Robertson, who rushed for 174 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.3 yards per carry. He was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 56 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Jack Mull, who threw for 195 yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Floyd Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 263 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 211 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Columbus East waltzed into their match on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They were the clear victor by a 43-17 margin over the Bulldogs. The score at the end of the third wound up being the final score as the Olympians just coasted through the last quarter.
Thomas Houpey went supernova for Columbus East, rushing for 134 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.9 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave Houpey a new career-high in rushing yards. Kyson Villarreal was another key player, rushing for 30 yards and a touchdown.
Floyd Central's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Columbus East, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Floyd Central has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 204 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Columbus East struggles in that department as they've been averaging 147.6. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Floyd Central took their win against Columbus East in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 28-3. Does Floyd Central have another victory up their sleeve, or will Columbus East turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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