New Prairie never got on the board in their matchup last Friday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against South Bend Adams on Friday. They blew past the South Bend Adams Eagles, posting a 48-6 victory on the road. With the Cougars ahead 41-6 at the half, the game was all but over already.
It was another big night for Reed Robinson, who rushed for 131 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries, and also threw for 104 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in October of 2023. Zak Henrich was another key player, rushing for 131 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.2 yards per carry.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: New Prairie was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 309 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
New Prairie's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Hayden Scott and Hayden Whitenack.
New Prairie's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 3-1. As for South Bend Adams, they are on a 12-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. New Prairie will take on Elkhart at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. New Prairie's defense has only allowed 6.8 points per game this season, so Elkhart's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for South Bend Adams, they will challenge South Bend St. Joseph at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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