Peru lost against Lewis Cass back in September of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Tigers fell just short of the Kings by a score of 34-32. The Tigers gained 142 more yards on the day, but it was the Kings that made the best use of them.
Defeat or not, Peru got some senior leadership from Ryne Babbs and Isaiah Korba. Babbs gained 214 total yards and a touchdown, while Korba rushed for 130 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Babbs showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 63 yards.
Lewis Cass got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Gavin Smith out in front who rushed for 103 yards and one TD. Julian Davidson was in the mix as well, providing the Kings with one score.
Peru now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Lewis Cass, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Peru will challenge rival Northwestern at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 846 yards in their previous games. Meanwhile, Lewis Cass is set to take on their familiar foe Manchester at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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