Connersville and Shelbyville squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Connersville had to settle for second. They lost 35-14 to the Golden Bears. The Spartans were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 21-0.
When it comes to explaining why Connersville lost, don't look at Braydon Keller. Despite the final result, he rushed for 74 yards and one TD.
Donavon Martin had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 163 yards and a pair of scores while picking up 7.4 yards per carry for Shelbyville. Martin is becoming a predictor of the Golden Bears' success: when he posts at least 80 rushing yards the team is 5-2 (and 0-3 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Layden Fitzgerald, who threw for 108 yards and two touchdowns.
Connersville has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season. As for Shelbyville, the win got them back to even at 5-5.
Connersville does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Shelbyville, they will face off against Bedford North Lawrence at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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