Dominant second quarter propels Class 5A, No. 1 New Palestine over Shelbyville

Class 5A, No. 1 New Palestine rushed for more than 300 yards Friday and got touchdowns from the offense, defense and special teams in securing a 65-3 win over Shelbyville on Homecoming at Kelso Stadium in New Palestine.

The Dragons improved to 7-0 (5-0 Hoosier Heritage Conference) while the Golden Bears dropped to 3-4 (1-4 HHC).

New Palestine scored on the game’s opening offensive play when quarterback Jacob Davis broke loose for a 66-yard touchdown run. The extra point failed.

Shelbyville took advantage of a New Palestine fumble late in the first quarter and put three points on the scoreboard with a Rolando Saucedo field goal.

New Palestine scored 36 points in the second quarter to break open a 6-3 game. Mason Oglesby (8-yard TD run), Caden Jacobia (4-yard TD run), Davis (37-yard TD run), Garrett Ranes (blocked punt, recovery TD) and Cael Butler (31-yard TD catch) all scored touchdowns to give the Dragons a 42-3 lead at halftime.

Josh Ranes scored on a 37-yard interception return for a touchdown in the third quarter, then added a safety, a Ryder Gardner score from 20 yards out, and Wayne Estes score from 2 yards out to close the scoring.

Shelbyville returns to McKeand Stadium for Senior Night on Oct. 10 against Mt. Vernon (0-7, 0-5 HHC).