Columbus East's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They strolled past the Jeffersonville Red Devils with points to spare, taking the game 28-9. The Olympians have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Red Devils, too.
JD Rotert
| 10/10/25 @ Jeffersonville | 169 |
| 09/12/25 @ Jennings County | 68 |
| 09/19/25 vs New Albany | 53 |
| 09/05/25 @ Seymour | 53 |
| 09/26/25 vs Floyd Central | 49 |
Columbus East's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was JD Rotert, who rushed for 169 yards and one TD. Those 169 rushing yards gave Rotert a new career-high.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Columbus East was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 268 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Columbus East didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Conner Fudge and Patrick Strickland. Columbus East got some further help from Clayton Miller: he picked up 2.5 sacks and made ten total tackles.
The win got Columbus East back to even at 4-4. As for Jeffersonville, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Columbus East will square off against Bedford North Lawrence at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Jeffersonville, they will face off against Jennings County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Red Devils will be up against the Panthers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 37.63 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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