Lawrence Central couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 33-26 to the Lawrence North Wildcats on Friday. Despite 75 more yards than the Wildcats, the Bears couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Lawrence Central's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Caron Parks, who rushed for 133 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries, and Terry Walker III, who rushed for 47 yards and a touchdown. Nizyi Davis also helped out with an impressive 81 receiving yards.
Even though they lost, Lawrence Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 274 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lawrence North only rushed for 148.
Even if they lost, Lawrence Central's defensive line still kept up the pressure with six sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Robert Beasley and Bryan Robertson who racked up four sacks between them.
Tanner Aspeslet had a dynamite game for Lawrence North, throwing for 211 yards and three touchdowns on only 19 passes, while also rushing for 47 yards. Davion Chandler was Aspeslet's top target, picking up 112 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lawrence Central will take on Zionsville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lawrence North, they will head out to face off against Fort Wayne North Side at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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