The Lafayette Central Catholic Knights will face off against the Western Boone Stars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Lafayette Central Catholic is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Delphi Community 63-21. The victory was just business as usual for the Knights, who after nine games remain undefeated this season.
A big part of Lafayette Central Catholic's win came down to the chemistry between Joey Metzger and his top target Wyatt Williams. Metzger picked up 118 receiving yards while Williams picked up 38 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Lafayette Central Catholic didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Hudson Gutwein and Mikey Stapleton.
Meanwhile, after only seven points in their last matchup, Western Boone made sure to put some points up on the board against North Putnam on Friday. Western Boone blew past North Putnam, posting a 56-27 victory.
Western Boone had a senior duo take command as Marcus Fortner gained 115 total yards and two touchdowns and Brandon Potter rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. That's the most rushing yards Potter has posted since back in September.
Western Boone was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 352 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Lafayette Central Catholic pushed their record up to 9-0 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Western Boone, their victory bumped their record up to 8-2.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Lafayette Central Catholic has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 154 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Western Boone struggles in that department as they've been averaging 185.9. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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