Beech Grove has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will welcome the Indianapolis Scecina Memorial Crusaders at 7:00 p.m.
Beech Grove lost 48-26 to Speedway on Friday.
Beech Grove might have lost, but man, Jeremiah Lee was a machine: he rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 85 receiving yards and a touchdown. Bishop Moore was another key player, throwing for 202 yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Indianapolis Scecina Memorial never let their opponents score on Friday. They breezed by Covenant Christian on the road to the tune of 34-0. The game was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Crusaders had established a 20 point advantage.
Eric Montgomery was a one-man wrecking crew for Indianapolis Scecina Memorial as he rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown.
Montgomery wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Indianapolis Scecina Memorial was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 250 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Covenant Christian only rushed for 11.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Indianapolis Scecina Memorial's defense and their four sacks. Leading the way was Orlando Ross and his 2.5. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
Beech Grove now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Indianapolis Scecina Memorial, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-2.
Friday's contest might be decided in the trenches. Beech Grove has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 156 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Indianapolis Scecina Memorial struggles in that department as they've been averaging 148.3. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Beech Grove might still be hurting after the 44-24 defeat they got from Indianapolis Scecina Memorial in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Thankfully for Beech Grove, David Mendez (who threw for 310 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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