Beech Grove won the last time they faced Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter, and things went their way on Friday too. The Beech Grove Hornets won a contest that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter Raiders 28-27. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Hornets.
It was another big night for Jeremiah Lee, who rushed for 188 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 9.0 yards per carry. He showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 65 yards.
Despite the defeat, Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter saw an underclassman step up: Tavien Fox rushed for 122 yards and two touchdowns. Those 122 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Fox. Marshawnn Henderson got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Beech Grove's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-3. As for Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Beech Grove will venture away from home to square off against Triton Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Triton Central will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Beech Grove surely won't give up without a fight. As for Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter, they and Indianapolis Scecina Memorial are set to duel on Friday.
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