(La Porte County, IN) - County schools split their football contests Friday night.

 

La Porte (0-6) remains winless following a 35-0 loss to Merrillville (5-1).

 

South Central (1-5) fell to Pioneer (5-1), 57-6.

 

Michigan City and New Prairie, however, were victorious.

 

City (2-4) fended off a late Lake Central comeback, beating the Indians (3-3), 20-14. With three minutes left in the first quarter, sophomore Jamin Harvell turned a short pass into an 85-yard score. A few minutes into the second quarter, senior defensive tackle George Branch returned an interception 18 yards for a touchdown. A Logan Morlan extra point gave the Wolves a comfortable 20-0 lead going into half, which was just enough to secure a victory.

 

It was Homecoming at New Prairie. The Cougars (4-2) downed South Bend Riley (2-3), 49-0. Junior quarterback Reed Robinson rushed for two touchdowns and threw another 35-yard scoring strike to senior Bryce Bell. Junior Noah Oberle returned an interception 30 yards for a touchdown.