🏆 Revenge Game for the Dragons

New Palestine came into this game with 14 straight wins, but this one carried extra weight: They were avenging a 43–42 loss to Decatur Central in their last full game meeting on August 25,2023.

Q1

• Opening fireworks:   Senior Caden Jacobia wasted no time, returning the opening kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown, giving New Palestine a 7–0 lead before the offense even took the field.

• Decatur Central responded with a solid drive, with Senior Braylon Morris scoring on a 1-yard TD run to make it 7–6. Decatur missed the extra point.

Decatur Central's Braylon Morris 1-yard TD

• With the clock running down at 17.1 seconds, Senior Conner Jacobia intercepted a Braylon Morris pass to set up the Dragons with nice field position for the start of Q2. That ends the first quarter with the score New Palestine 7, Decatur Central 6

Q2

• Offensive efficiency:   On the second play, quarterback Jacob Davis connected with Mason Oglesby for a 67-yard touchdown pass, despite New Palestine running only 13 offensive plays in the first half.

• Momentum shift:   Decatur started deep on their end and had some success moving the ball.

• Cameron Rollyson delivered the play of the night: He blocked a field goal attempt, scooped it up, and ran it 80 yards for a touchdown just before halftime. Score going into halftime New Palestine 21 Decatur Central 6

• Special teams accounted for 14 of New Palestine’s 21 points, proving they’re more than just a supporting cast.

Cameron Rollyson Blocked FG and Score

Q3

• Game management mode:   New Palestine leaned on its run game and defense to control the clock.

• No scoring occurred, but the Dragons continued to frustrate Decatur Central’s offense with pressure and tight coverage.

• Garrett Ranes added an interception with 3:58 left in Q3, further stalling Decatur’s momentum.

Garrett Ranes INT

Score after Q3: New Palestine 21, Decatur Central 6

Q4

• Closing statement:   Senior Josh Ranes capped the night with a 13-yard touchdown run, sealing the win.

• New Palestine’s win was powered by special teams (16 points), efficient offense, and defensive grit.

Final Score: New Palestine 28, Decatur Central 6

Senior Abe Walling talks about the meaning of the special team plays in the first half

New Palestine Abe Walling Post Game Chat

Dragons leaders

Caden Jacobia 95 KOR TD

Cam Rollyson 80 blocked FG return TD

Mason Oglesby fumble recovery, 67-yard TD catch

Josh Ranes TD run

Connor Jacobia & Garrett Ranes INTs

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