With a playoff game on the line, Greencastle rose to the challenge on Friday. They claimed a resounding 52-21 victory over the Pike Central Chargers. That looming 52-21 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Tiger Cubs yet this season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Greencastle to victory, but perhaps none more so than Cole Stephens, who threw for 220 yards and a touchdown. Parker Welker also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Greencastle wouldn't let Pike Central keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Greencastle can thank Brayden Monroe and Cameron Pingleton for forcing both of them.
Pike Central lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Grant Boyd, who rushed for 138 yards on only 11 carries. That's the most rushing yards Boyd has posted since back in September. Another player making a difference was Matthew Meadows, who rushed for 40 yards and two touchdowns.
Greencastle's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-6. As for Pike Central, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-7.
Greencastle will welcome Brown County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pike Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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