Columbus East lost against Columbus North back in August of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Olympians took a blow against the Bull Dogs, falling 52-7. While losing is never fun, the Olympians can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana football rankings (they are ranked 110th, while the Bull Dogs are ranked 34th).
Kyson Villarreal threw for 86 yards and one TD. Keaton Lawson was his top target, picking up 85 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Columbus North to victory, but perhaps none more so than Asher Ratliff, who threw for 390 yards and four TDs while completing 73.3% of his passes. Those four passing touchdowns gave Ratliff a new career-high. Ezekiel Scruggs helped Ratliff out on the ground, rushing for 58 yards and a pair of scores on only eight carries, while also catching one touchdown.
Columbus East's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Columbus North, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Columbus East and Columbus North will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Olympians are set to challenge their familiar foe Seymour at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Columbus North will face off against rival Southport at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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