Football Preview: Plainfield Central Wildcats vs. Joliet Central Steelmen
Plainfield Central is on a four-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Joliet Central a six-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Friday. The Plainfield Central Wildcats will host the Joliet Central Steelmen at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Plainfield Central's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Romeoville on Friday. They were dealt a 31-0 defeat at the hands of the Spartans. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Wildcats have suffered against the Spartans since October 14, 2016.
Meanwhile, a win for Joliet Central just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They came up short against Plainfield East, falling 34-10.
Plainfield Central's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Joliet Central, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 0-6.
Everything came up roses for Plainfield Central against Joliet Central when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 50-12 victory. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Joliet Central's Jay'Lin Murphy, who rushed for 227 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.1 yards per carry. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Plainfield Central to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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