The Greyhounds’ defense ruled at Carmel Stadium Friday night, as the ‘Hounds beat rival Noblesville 31-0 in an all-county Week 2 match-up.
Carmel, ranked No. 3 in Class 6A, needed until the second quarter to get on the board, but its first points came from the defense, as Nate Frey took an interception return 50 yards to the end zone early in the period. Less than two minutes later, Dylan Downing caught a 46-yard pass from Jake McDonald, and took it into score.
The Greyhounds kept the momentum going into the second half. Downing jogged in a short touchdown run midway through the third quarter, then Connor Coghlan added a 25-yard field goal. Coghlan had also made three extra-point kicks.
Carmel finished its scoring just a few seconds into the fourth quarter, with Atticus Clouse taking a 27-yard pass from McDonald into the end zone. The resultant extra-point kick made Coghlan 4-for-4 on the night.
McDonald had a solid passing night, going 9-for-15 and compiling 217 yards. Clouse had four receptions, including the touchdown. Camari Hunt led the Greyhounds’ rushing with 64 yards.
Carmel’s defense held the Millers to 28 rushing yards; Luke Blevins picked up 23 yards to lead Noblesville’s running game. Grant Gremel passed the ball well, making 13 of 25 completions for 109 yards. Anthony Nale had five receptions, while Carson Sanders caught four passes.
The Greyhounds picked up their first win of the year after dropping their opener at Louisville Trinity last Friday. Carmel will begin Metropolitan Conference play next Friday by hosting 6A No. 4 Center Grove in a re-match of last year’s 6A state championship.
Noblesville dropped to 0-2, and starts Hoosier Crossroads Conference play next week. The Millers will return to Hare Chevrolet Field to take on Fishers.
Carmel’s Ben Leary (34) makes a tackle as Noblesville’s Christian Collier stretches for an extra yard during the Greyhounds-Millers football game Friday at Carmel Stadium. Also pictured for Carmel is Robert Esrael. (Kent Graham)
Noblesville’s Ryan Barnes (12) runs the ball during the Millers’ game with Carmel Friday. (Kent Graham)