Two dominant backs in Cian Moore and Carson Rolison are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Covington Trojans's road trip will continue as they head out to face the Parke Heritage Wolves at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Covington will head into Friday's match ready to turn things around: they lost a close one when they played two weeks ago but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They were beaten by South Vermillion 48-14. While losing is never fun, the Trojans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana football rankings (they are ranked 262nd, while the Wildcats are ranked 104th).
Covington might have lost, but man, Moore was a machine: he rushed for 166 yards, and also picked up 63 receiving yards and a touchdown. With that strong performance, Moore is now averaging an impressive 105.8 rushing yards per game.
Covington'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 Kyven Hill and Moore. That's the most rushing yards Moore has posted since back in October of 2023. Another thorn in South Vermillion's side was Aj Asbury, who picked up a sack and made nine total tackles.
Meanwhile, while it was Parke Heritage who put the first points on the board on Friday, it was Seeger who put up more. The contest between Parke Heritage and Seeger wasn't particularly close, with Parke Heritage falling 29-14. The Wolves haven't had much luck with the Patriots recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Parke Heritage might have lost, but man, Rolison was a machine: he rushed for 135 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries.
Covington now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Parke Heritage, their record now sits at 1-4.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Covington has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 150.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Parke Heritage struggles in that department as they've been averaging 184.2. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Covington beat Parke Heritage 15-6 in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Covington since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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