Carmel improved to 2-0 in Metropolitan Conference play with a 24-7 victory at Pike on Friday.
The first quarter was tight, as it ended in a 7-7 tie. Dylan Downing got the Greyhounds on the board first, punching the ball in from the one-yard line. The Red Devils followed that up with a 22-yard run to score.
But Carmel took control after that, not allowing Pike anymore points. Zach Osborne put the ‘Hounds up for good with a one-yard TD run in the second quarter. Carmel added 10 more points in the fourth quarter, with Spencer Hanna kicking a 26-yard field goal, then Zach White scored on a six-yard un midway through the period.
Downing had another solid running game, gaining 140 yards on 18 carries. Osborne was efficient in passing, with 178 yards at a 12-of-23 clip. Zach Gish and Aidan Ellison both made three catches. Hanna was perfect by making all three extra point kicks in addition to his field goal.
The Greyhounds are 3-1 and return to Carmel Stadium next Friday to host Lawrence North.
CARMEL 24, PIKE 7
Score by Quarters
Carmel 7 7 0 10 – 24
Pike 7 0 0 0 – 7
Team Stats CHS PHS
First Downs 19 18
By Rush 11 4
By Pass 6 11
By Penalty 2 3
Rushes-Yards 41-253 22-86
Yards Passing 18 192
Comp-Att-Int-TD 12-23-1-0 27-46-3-0
Fumbles-Lost 0-0 2-2
Penalties-Yards 8-93 6-44
Punts-Average 5-41.6 6-36.2
Carmel Scoring
First Quarter
5:34 – Dylan Downing 1-yard run (Spencer Hanna kick), 5:34
Second Quarter
8:12 – Zach Osborne 1-yard run (Hanna kick)
Fourth Quarter
11:21 – Hanna 26-yard field goal
5:43 – Zach White 6-yard run (Hanna kick)
Carmel individual stats
Rushing: Downing 18-140, White 7-47, John David Rogers 11-41, Colton Parker 1-24, Osborne 4-1.
Passing: Osborne 12-23-178.
Receiving: Zach Gish 3-75, Aidan Ellison 3-39, Zach Dilger 2-43, Parker 2-19, Christian Williams 1-8, Rogers 1-minus 6.