Michigan City’s Lyric McFarrin had barely played offense through four games this season.
But the senior defensive back made the most of his opportunity Friday night in a Duneland Athletic Conference game against host Merrillville.
McFarrin had 286 yards and four touchdowns on 20 carries as the Wolves defeated the Pirates 42-21. He also had a 2-point conversion run.
McFarrin, who also continued to see time on defense, had TD runs of 64 and 43 yards. His 67-yard run set up a 1-yard TD and he added a 9-yard TD.
McFarrin totaled 150 yards and three TDs on 11 carries in the first half as Michigan City took a 28-0 lead.
With Michigan City (3-2, 2-1) beating Merrillville (3-2, 2-1), Valparaiso is the lone remaining team undefeated in conference play.
Merrillville’s Aahric Whitehead threw two second-half TD passes, an 83-yarder to Armani Glass and a 3-yarder to Josh Benton.
Whitehead completed 30 of 49 passes for 253 yards. Glass had nine catches for 111 yards.
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Michigan City quarterback Bryce Hayman had a 48-yard TD run and a 29-yard TD pass to Justin Wozniak.
The Wolves have won three straight games in the series against the Pirates after Merrillville had a 15-game win streak.