Carmel got the toughest assignment of any team in the state Friday, playing at Ben Davis, Class 6A’s No. 1 team.
The Greyhounds, themselves ranked No. 7 in 6A, had a few good moments against the Giants, who ultimately prevailed 28-10. Ben Davis is unbeaten at 7-0 this season.
Carmel’s points all came in the second half. Matt Fortier booted a 43-yard field goal midway through the first quarter. Then with 15 seconds left in the second period, Jake McDonald found Jack Rodimel for a six-yard touchdown pass. Fortier converted the extra point kick.
That got the ‘Hounds within 21-10 at halftime, but they would get no closer. Ben Davis added another touchdown in the fourth quarter to make the score the final margin.
McDonald finished the game 10-of-20 from the air, totaling 92 yards. Dylan Downing was the leading rusher, traveling 115 yards on 32 carries.
Carmel is now 4-3 for the season, and 3-2 in the Metropolitan Conference. Next up for the Greyhounds is Warren Central, the No. 4 team in 6A, in a game next Friday at Carmel Stadium.
