Bloomington South has won four straight games at home, while Center Grove has won four straight on the road dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Panthers will host the Trojans at 7:00 p.m. Bloomington South knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past eight contests -- so hopefully Center Grove likes a good challenge.
On Friday, everything came up roses for Bloomington South against Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory as the team secured a 38-7 win. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won seven matchups by 29 points or more so far this season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Bloomington South to victory, but perhaps none more so than Duncan Combs, who threw for 300 yards and four touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes. Jalen Williams was another key player, picking up 95 receiving yards and three scores.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Bloomington South proved: they limited Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory to a paltry 3.2 yards per carry. The team can thank Zion Tooley for the heroic effort on defense: he. Bloomington South's ground attack was stronger, having averaged five.
Meanwhile, Center Grove faced Lawrence North in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Trojans narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Wildcats 38-35. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Trojans have posted since September 20, 2024.
Center Grove found their leader in sophomore Jayden Biggerstaff, who rushed for 271 yards and one TD while picking up 8.0 yards per carry. Those 271 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Biggerstaff. Brodie Tilton helped out on the ground, rushing for 85 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Center Grove didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Vinny Hayse. He has been hot, having also posted five or more total tackles the last five times he's played.
Bloomington South's victory bumped their record up to 8-0. As for Center Grove, their win bumped their record up to 7-1.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Bloomington South has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 182.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Center Grove struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 258.1 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
