Carmel scratched out a Metropolitan Conference win at Pike Friday, holding off the Red Devils 21-18.
The Greyhounds scored quickly out of the gate, with Camari Hunt zooming in 45 yards to the end zone, with Connor Coghlan converting the extra point kick. But Pike would score one touchdown each in the first and second quarters, taking a 12-7 halftime lead.
Carmel snapped back with two scores in the third quarter, both off Jake McDonald passes. Jack Rodimel picked up an eight-yard touchdown early in the period, with Hunt grabbing a 32-yard throw. Coghlan kicked both extra points.
Pike scored with 2:02 remaining and tried an onside kick, but Carmel recovered. That secured the Greyhounds’ first MIC win of the year. Carmel is 1-1 in the MIC and now 2-2 overall.
Will Schmidt was the Greyhounds’ leading rusher with 82 yards in 15 carries. Hunt finished with 78 yards in 13 rushes. Atticus Clouse had six receptions for 64 yards.
The ‘Hounds will return to Carmel Stadium next Friday to host Lawrence North.
