The Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian Braves will challenge the Bluffton Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Monroe Central on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Braves were beaten by the Golden Bears 56-28. The Braves were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-14.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Max Warner, who threw for 240 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 11.4 yards per attempt. Dylan Grimes was Warner's top target, picking up 122 receiving yards and a pair of TDs.
Meanwhile, Bluffton suffered their biggest defeat since October 25, 2024 on Friday. They had to suffer through a 47-17 loss at the hands of Adams Central. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Tigers' biggest loss of the season was also their lowest-scoring.
Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian will have to keep a close watch on Axton Beste and Cooper Craig, a pair of players who had a big impact on Bluffton's prior game. Beste threw for 151 yards and two touchdowns, while Craig gained 119 total yards and a touchdown.
Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season. Having lost for the first time this season, Bluffton fell to 7-1.
Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian was taken down by Bluffton 39-6 in their previous meeting back in August of 2024. Will the Braves have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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