Plainfield pulls away from Bloomington North football for 35-14 victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 4:00 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026

On September 18, Plainfield defeated Bloomington North 35-14 in a Mid-State Conference matchup. Bloomington North struggled early, committing three mistakes on their initial possessions that hindered potential scoring opportunities. Despite a late touchdown from Carter Matthew with just under ten seconds left in the first half, Plainfield gained control in the second half, outgaining North significantly and responding decisively to challenges. Coach Andy Harding noted that despite the loss, his team showed improvement in competitiveness against a top-ranked opponent.
- •Plainfield scored 21 points in the second half.
- •North had three empty possessions early in the game.
- •Brayden Johnson rushed for 143 yards in the loss.
- •Carter Matthew scored a late touchdown for North.
- •Plainfield's Justin Meyer rushed for 121 yards and two touchdowns.
- 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — Early miscues sink Bloomington North football against No. 8 Plainfield
"Plainfield took advantage to bury Cougars in the second half of a key Mid-State Conference battle.
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