CJ Rogers Breaks South Dearborn Single-Game Rushing Record

Rogers couldn't be stopped Friday night against Connersville.

(Aurora, Ind.) - It was a Homecoming Knight to remember. 

Not only did South Dearborn defeat Connersville 55-8 to improve to 3-1 on the season (1-0 in EIAC 4A Division), but it was a record-breaking night as well. 

Senior running back CJ Rogers rushed 13 times for 326 yards, setting the South Dearborn single-game record for most rushing yards. 

Rogers averaged 25.1 yards per carry on his way to five touchdown scores. 

His longest rush of the night was a 71-yard touchdown in the second quarter. 

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