Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Battle Creek). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Ponca Indians 51-20. The result was nothing new for the Braves, who have now won five matchups by 20 points or more so far this season.
Battle Creek's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jaxon Mettler, who threw for 172 yards and two touchdowns on only eight passes, and also rushed for 32 yards. Conner Neuhalfen was another key player, picking up 94 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Battle Creek didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Gavin Korth and Neuhalfen.
Battle Creek's victory bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Ponca, their defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-8.
Battle Creek will host Aquinas at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Aquinas will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Battle Creek surely won't give up without a fight. Ponca does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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