Monroe Central football routs Tindley 64–12 as Caden Dance scores four touchdowns

Golden Bears generate 423 yards and seven takeaways in Indiana high school football victory

Staff Report

PARKER CITY, Ind. — Caden Dance scored four touchdowns and Monroe Central’s defense collected seven takeaways as the Golden Bears defeated Tindley 64–12 on Friday, Oct. 9, in Indiana high school football action.

The nonconference victory moved Monroe Central to 3–3, while the visiting Tigers fell to 0–6.

Dance delivered on the ground and through the air, rushing for 70 yards and a touchdown on four carries while catching five passes for 66 yards and three scores.

Freshman Leum Butler made each of his three receptions count, finishing with 51 receiving yards and three touchdowns.

Elias Hart completed 12 of 19 passes for 180 yards and four touchdowns, adding a rushing score. Carson Siekmann contributed 48 yards and two touchdown passes on 3-of-4 passing.

Monroe Central finished with 423 yards of offense, including 195 rushing yards and 228 passing yards.

Knox Meyers contributed across the field. The freshman caught five passes for a team-leading 83 yards, scored a rushing touchdown and intercepted two passes, returning one for a touchdown.

Butler and Nic Cope also intercepted passes. Butler, Ayden Wolofski and Carson Cruse recovered fumbles, giving the Golden Bears seven takeaways.