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Chargers, Pirates, Bulldogs advance in sectional football playoffs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 12:21 AM

Last updated Oct 27, 2026

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Summary

In sectional football playoff action on Friday, North Decatur defeated South Decatur 42-14, with Simon Barber rushing for 286 yards and four touchdowns. Greensburg topped Centerville 49-27, led by Josh Alexander's three rushing touchdowns. Batesville routed South Dearborn 63-14, scoring 28 points in each of the first two quarters. Franklin County overwhelmed Rushville 65-19, as Owen Zachery threw for two touchdowns. These teams move on to their respective semifinal matchups next week.

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By the Numbers

•North Decatur rushes for 445 yards against South Decatur.
•Greensburg scores three rushing touchdowns from Josh Alexander.
•Batesville leads South Dearborn 56-14 at halftime.
•Franklin County scores 37 points in the second quarter against Rushville.
•Semifinals scheduled for next Friday at various locations.

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12:21 AMYahoo Sports — Football: Pirates, Chargers, Bulldogs move on in sectional

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North 42, South 14 North Decatur knocked off county-rival South Decatur 42-4in the opening round of the football sectional Friday. North advances to the sectional semifinal. The Cougars end the season at 5-5. It was a tale of two halves. The Cougars took the lead 7-0 in the first quarter on a Leonidas Wall 4-yard touchdown run. North got on the board in the second quarter as Simon Barber found ...
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