Tipton junior Zane Durham emerges as two-way threat after 348-yard, seven-TD game
Tipton High junior Zane Durham rushed for 348 yards and seven touchdowns and caught a 54-yard score in a 69-14 win at Benton Central on 2026-09-18, while also contributing on defense; the performance is part of a standout season that has him listed among Indiana rushing leaders.
Durham, a 6-foot-2, 200-pound running back-linebacker, produced a program-best 348 rushing yards on 11 carries with seven rushing TDs and added a 54-yard receiving touchdown (his school-record eighth score) in Tipton’s 69-14 victory at Benton Central on 2026-09-18. He also scored on a two-point conversion, recorded seven tackles (one for loss) and recovered a fumble on defense.
Through the season the junior ranks among Indiana rushing leaders per MaxPreps with 83 carries for 952 yards and 16 rushing touchdowns; the article also lists 27 total tackles, two fumble recoveries and an interception on defense. Coach Aaron Tolle praised Durham’s work ethic and coachability. Tipton (4-1, No. 11 Class 2A) was scheduled to play at Logansport on 2026-09-25.
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