Avon hasn't had much luck against Brownsburg recently, but that could start to change on Friday. After each having a week off, the two teams will dust off their jerseys to square off against one another at 7:00 p.m. Brownsburg took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Avon, who comes in off a win.
Avon is coming into the match on the come-up as their season has now been buoyed by two straight wins. They managed a 24-18 victory over Noblesville last Friday.
Ashton Carter was a one-man wrecking crew for Avon as he rushed for 141 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.4 yards per carry. That's the most rushing yards Carter has posted since back in August.
Avon was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 242 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 170 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Brownsburg faced Hamilton Southeastern in a battle between two of the state's top teams last Friday. Brownsburg fell 30-23 to Hamilton Southeastern. The Bulldogs' loss signaled the end of their eight-game winning streak.
The losing side was boosted by Iosua Stephens, who threw for 181 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 41 yards. Brownsburg also got help from Branden Sharpe, who showed off his sure hands for 83 receiving yards.
Avon's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-6. As for Brownsburg, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 8-1.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Avon has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 172.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Brownsburg struggles in that department as they've been averaging 155.7. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Avon was taken down by Brownsburg 45-15 when the teams last played back in September. Will Avon have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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