It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Greensburg had no problem doing just that on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Purdue Poly Englewood 35-8. The win was some much needed relief for the Pirates as it spelled an end to their 19-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Austin Cruz was a one-man wrecking crew for Greensburg as he rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Carson Kilgore, who picked up 106 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Greensburg was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 237 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Greensburg wouldn't let Purdue Poly Englewood keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Xander Friend, Bryson Abplanalp, and Ethan Bishop picked up one apiece.
Purdue Poly Englewood's loss came despite strong showings from Jonquil Muse and Finley Fischer. Muse rushed for 81 yards, while Fischer picked up 87 receiving yards and a touchdown. Fischer's longest reception was for an incredible 79 yards.
Greensburg's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-9. As for Purdue Poly Englewood, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-7.
Greensburg will head out to face off against Lawrenceburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Lawrenceburg's favor as the team sits on six straight wins at home while Greensburg has been banged up by ten consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season. Purdue Poly Englewood does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
