If Pike Central was feeling good off their 49-20 takedown of Tecumseh last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Pike Central Chargers were dealt a 56-27 loss at the hands of the Mt. Vernon Wildcats on Friday. The defeat continues a trend for the Chargers in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now lost three in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Pike Central lost, don't look at Grant Boyd. Despite the final result, he rushed for 198 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.6 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Matthew Meadows, who rushed for 65 yards and two touchdowns.
Meadows wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Pike Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 265 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 255 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
Pike Central'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 Jiles Mason and Carson Wiscaver.
Having lost for the first time this season, Pike Central fell to 2-1. As for Mt. Vernon, they now also have a winning record of 2-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pike Central will host Southridge at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Mt. Vernon, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Washington at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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