Anderson extended their losing streak to five on Friday, dropping them down to 1-6. They were outmatched by the Muncie Central Bearcats and fell 42-6. While losing is never fun, the Indians can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana football rankings (they are ranked 227th, while the Bearcats are ranked 99th).
As for Muncie Central, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-3. That 36 point margin sets a new team best for them this season.
Muncie Central found their leader in sophomore Mason Ferguson, who threw for 152 yards and three touchdowns while completing 87.5% of his passes. Ferguson's passing game has become a key predictor of the Bearcats' success: the team is undefeated when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 1-3 otherwise. Marquis Allen was another key player, picking up 52 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Looking ahead, Anderson will venture away from home to face off against Richmond at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Indians will be up against the Red Devils' rather soft defense (which has allowed 39.29 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Muncie Central, they will face off against Kokomo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bearcats will be up against the Wildkats' rather soft defense (which has allowed 31.57 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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