A win for Pike Central just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were dealt a 45-14 defeat at the hands of the North Posey Vikings. The loss continues a trend for the Chargers in their matchups with the Vikings: they've now lost eight in a row.
Although Pike Central took the loss, they still got scores from Jiles Mason and Grant Boyd.
Pike Central didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Caden Fausnaugh, Boyd, and Cameron Clements picked up one apiece.
It was another big night for Jed Galvin, who rushed for 199 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 12.4 yards per carry, and also picked up 56 receiving yards and a touchdown for North Posey.
Pike Central's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for North Posey, their victory bumped their record up to 7-2.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Pike Central will be playing at home against Greencastle at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Pike Central is facing Greencastle at the right time seeing as Greencastle is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for North Posey, they will head out to challenge South Vermillion at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. South Vermillion will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something North Posey surely won't give up without a fight.
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