Benton Central and South Newton pushed the score to 42-27 the last time they played South Newton, but on Friday defenses reigned supreme. The Bison took a 14-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Rebels. The Bison were not able to make up for their defeat to the Rebels from their previous meeting back in September of 2024.
Benton Central didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Xavier Flynn and Kaleb Wallace. Tanner Pitstick was another major factor on D, making 16 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
South Newton found their leader in freshman Myles Wittenborn, who rushed for 87 yards and one score on only 11 carries. Wittenborn's longest rush was for an impressive 59 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. RJ Buckley made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Benton Central's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for South Newton, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Looking ahead, Benton Central is taking a road trip to challenge Logansport at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bison will need to watch out since the Berries have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for South Newton, they will host North Newton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Rebels' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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