Batesville's Pohlman Breaks School Rushing Record

Pohlman had a big night in a win against SD last Friday.

Gage Pohlman (10). Photo by Travis Thayer, Eagle Country 99.3.

(Batesville, Ind.) – Gage Pohlman helped lead Batesville to a win over South Dearborn last Friday night.

The senior running back exploded in the second half to finish with 155 yards on 15 carries.

Pohlman’s impressive performance vaulted him to the top of Batesville’s all-time leading rusher list. He surpassed Jeremy Cook’s record of 2,925 yards, which Cook racked up between 2004-07.

Pohlman now has 2,952 career rushing yards and counting.

Batesville (3-0) travels to Rushville this Friday.

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