North Vermillion had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They lost 29-7 to the North Central Thunderbirds. The Falcons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Thunderbirds apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Lane Phegley had an outrageously good game for North Central as he threw for 113 yards and three TDs, and also rushed for 77 yards and one score on only six carries. Those 113 passing yards gave Phegley a new career-high. North Central's leading receiver Sawyer Cox was Phegley's top target yet again, picking up 78 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Looking ahead, North Vermillion is taking a road trip to take on Paris at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for North Central, they will be playing at home against North Daviess at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup will give the Thunderbirds their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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