The state rankings speculated that Buchanan might have a hard time against Central, and the rankings were right on the money. Buchanan and Central were almost perfectly matched up, but Buchanan suffered an agonizing 28 - 27 defeat. The outcome was a definite jolt of excitement for Buchanan after its previous game, where the margin was anything but close.
With 21 points in the first half, Central started the game off on a good foot. That put it at a 21 - 14 advantage. In the end, the contest was a thrilling one, decided by a 23-yard receiving touchdown from Andrew Alvarez in the last minute of the game.
Central can chalk up much of its success to the efforts of junior Trent Tompkins, who threw for 341 yards and three touchdowns.
Despite Buchanan's defeat, the squad still enjoyed a top-notch performance from senior Trevor Ervin, who earned four touchdowns and 202 yards rushing the ball. The longest score for Ervin was a punishing, defense-defying 60-yard dash in the fourth quarter.
The win lifted Central to 5-1. Buchanan's record fell to 5-1 after the loss.
The teams are out to raise these records in their next games. Buchanan will face off against Clovis West Friday at 7:00 PM. This meeting makes it back-to-back home games for Buchanan. Meanwhile, Central will battle it out against Clovis on Saturday at 1:30 PM.
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