Dragons Storm Past Plainfield 42–7: New Palestine Opens Playoffs with Statement Win

New Palestine defeated Plainfield 42–7 this past Friday in the sectional playoff opener. October 24, 2025, New Palestine defeated Plainfield 42–7 in the sectional playoff opener. The Dragons built a huge halftime lead and coasted to victory, while Plainfield managed a lone score in the final quarter.

Q1

Key Plays: The Dragons struck early with two touchdowns to set the tone.

Standouts:

• Jacob Davis (QB, Sr.) – Jacob had two touchdown runs. (48 yd to set the tone at the beginning and 12 yd near the end of the quarter)

Jacob Davis 48 yd TD Rum

Score after Q1: New Palestine 14 Plainfield 0

Q2

Key Plays: New Palestine exploded for 28 points in the second quarter, effectively sealing the game by halftime.

Standouts:

• Josh Ranes (RB|LB, Sr.) - Josh scored twice on runs (2 yd at the start of Q2 and a 3 yd right before halftime).

• Caden Jacobia (RB, Sr.) – With approx. 5 minutes left in the half, Caden exploded for a 27 yd TD run to put New Pal up by 28 pts

• Cameron Rollyson (WR|DB, Sr.) – As Plainfield starts their offensive drive, Cameron picks off the ball for a 10 yd return for TD.

Caden Jacobia 27 yd TD Run

Cameron Rollyson Pick Six

Halftime Score: New Palestine 42 Plainfield 0

Q3

Key Plays: Neither team scored, as New Palestine rotated personnel and slowed the pace.

Standouts:

• Kade Stephens (RB|LB, Jr.) – Kade Stephens nice 16 yd hard run

Kade Stephens 16 yd Run

Score after Q3: New Palestine 42 Plainfield 0 

Q4

Key Plays: Plainfield finally broke through late with a touchdown, avoiding the shutout.

• Standouts:

  • Luke Starnes (RB, Sr.) – Luke ended a scoreless game with a 2 yd TD Run.

Luke Starnes 2 yd TD Run

Final: New Palestine 42 Plainfield 7

This sectional win reinforced New Palestine’s identity as a fast-starting, playoff-ready team with depth and balance across the roster. They will be home next week for the Sectional Championship as they take on 7-3 Cathedral.

🏈 Game Details

• Total Plays: Plainfield ran 37 plays compared to New Palestine’s 41.

• First Downs: Plainfield managed only 9, while New Palestine earned 19.

• Penalties: Plainfield had 7 penalties for 70 yards, New Palestine 10 penalties for 74 yards.

• Time of Possession: Plainfield held the ball (25:21) compared to (22:39) for New Palestine

🔑 Key Takeaways

• Jacob Davis managed the game efficiently, completing 75% of his passes.

• New Palestine’s offense was explosive early, scoring 42 points in the first half..

📊 Key Player Stats Breakdown

Jacob Davis (QB, Sr.) – Offensive Leader

• Rushing: 8 carries, 145 yards, 2 TDs

• Longest Run: 58 yards (first-quarter score)

• Yards per Carry: 18.1

• Impact: Davis’ explosive runs broke the game open early, setting the tone for the Dragons’ offense.

Josh Ranes (RB, NP)

• Rushing: 8 carries, 40 yards, 2 TDs

• Impact: Provided balance in the backfield, finishing drives and complementing Davis’ big-play ability

Luke Starnes (RB, PL)

• Rushing: 16 carries, 46 yards, 1 TDs

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