Football Recap: Nathan Walker Key Part of Team Effort in Cougars Win

Bloomington North won the last time they faced Bedford North Lawrence and things went their way on Friday too. The Cougars walked away with a 29-20 victory over the Stars.

Bloomington North's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Nathan Walker, who picked up 154 receiving yards and two TDs. Walker was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 66 yards. John Bargen was another key passer, throwing for 248 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.3 yards per attempt.

Bloomington North's run defense was locked in: Bedford North Lawrence could only muster 2.1 yards per carry. The team can thank Noah Ferree for the heroic effort on defense: he. Bloomington North's ground attack was stronger, having averaged four.

Bloomington North's defense didn't let Dayson Kirby., get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. Aden Davis was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two sacks himself.

Bedford North Lawrence lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Kirby, who threw for 437 yards and three TDs while picking up 11.8 yards per attempt. Bedford North Lawrence's leading receiver Jaden Gilbert was Kirby's top target yet again, picking up 144 receiving yards and one score.

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Previous Games

08/29/25 - Home	29-20 W
08/30/24 - Away	45-0 W
08/25/23 - Home	21-14 W
08/26/22 - Away	35-14 W
08/27/21 - Home	55-34 W
+ 4 more games

The win got Bloomington North back to even at 1-1. As for Bedford North Lawrence, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.

Bloomington North and Bedford North Lawrence will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Cougars are set to face off against their familiar foe Terre Haute South Vigo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Bedford North Lawrence will square off against rival Jeffersonville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.