After two games on the road, Parke Heritage is heading back home. They will welcome the Covington Trojans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Things were looking good for Parke Heritage after they put the first points on the board on Friday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They received a blow as they fell 29-14 to Seeger. The Wolves have struggled against the Patriots recently, as their game on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the defeat, Parke Heritage got top-tier performance from Carson Rolison, who rushed for 135 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries. With that strong performance, Rolison is now averaging an impressive 104 rushing yards per game.
Meanwhile, Covington was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were dealt a 48-14 defeat at the hands of South Vermillion. The Trojans were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 29-8.
Despite the loss, Covington got top-tier performance from Cian Moore, who rushed for 166 yards, and also picked up 63 receiving yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Moore has posted since back in October of 2023.
Covington's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Kyven Hill and Moore. Another thorn in South Vermillion's side was Aj Asbury, who picked up a sack and made nine total tackles.
Parke Heritage's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Covington, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Parke Heritage has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 184.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Covington struggles in that department as they've been averaging 150.4. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Parke Heritage came up short against Covington in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 15-6. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Moore, who rushed for 182 yards, and also caught a touchdown. Now that Parke Heritage knows the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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