Sheridan coach Bud Wright was much more pleased with the effort his team gave this week at Eastern in a clash between two undefeated Hoosier Heartland Conference teams.
The Blackhawks played well, but the Comets showed why they are unbeaten in the conference – and in the regular season – by taking care of Sheridan 31-6 on Friday. The victory gave Eastern a 6-0 record in the HHC and at least a share of the conference crown.
“We played a lot better than we did last week,” said Wright. “We at least showed up to do some things.”
The ‘Hawks scored their touchdown in the fourth quarter, when Silas DeVaney made a 32-yard run into the end zone. DeVaney was the leading rusher for Sheridan with 65 yards. He completed 1 of 2 passes to Keenan Warren, a 42-yard throw.
The Comets are 8-0 overall.
“Eastern’s got a nice ball club,” said Wright. “They got 13 seniors and this is the team they’ve been building for.”
Sheridan is now second in the HHC standings at 5-1, and is 5-3 overall. The Blackhawks will return home to Bud Wright Stadium next Friday to finish conference and regular-season play against Carroll.
EASTERN 31, SHERIDAN 6
Score by Quarters
Sheridan 0 0 6 0 – 6
Eastern 7 14 7 3 – 31
Team Stats SHS EHS
First Downs 6 16
By Rush 5 11
By Pass 1 3
By Penalty 0 2
Rushes-Yards 38-114 46-264
Yards Passing 42 77
Comp-Att-Int-TD 1-2-1-0 5-7-0-0
Fumbles 3-1 2-1
Penalties-Yards 6-30 6-55
Punts-Average 6-34.2 1-55.0
Sheridan Scoring
Fourth Quarter
10:33 – Silas DeVaney 32-yard run (kick failed)
Sheridan individual stats
Rushing: DeVaney 19-65, Gavin Renners 10-35, Evan Bourdon 9-14.
Passing: DeVaney 1-2-42.
Receiving: Keenan Warren 1-42.