After some red-hot attacks on offense in their last three contests, Covington finally came back down to earth on Friday. They took a blow against the Fountain Central Mustangs, falling 40-12. The defensive woes were uncharacteristic for the Trojans, who until this match were averaging 13.5 points allowed.
Covington's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kyven Hill, who picked up 97 receiving yards and one touchdown. Hill was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 66 yards.
Nolan Acton was a one-man wrecking crew For Fountain Central. as he rushed for 84 yards and a pair of TDs, and also threw for 144 yards and two touchdowns.
Having lost for the first time this season, Covington fell to 3-1. As for Fountain Central, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Covington will square off against rival South Vermillion at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Fountain Central is set to face off against their familiar foe Attica at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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