Football Preview: Corvallis Spartans vs. Central Panthers
The Corvallis Spartans are taking a road trip to challenge the Central Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Corvallis is coming into the matchup on a three-game losing streak.
Things were looking good for Corvallis after they put the first points on the board on Friday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They took a 28-20 hit to the loss column at the hands of South Albany. While the Spartans didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Redhawks 7-0 in the first quarter.
Despite their defeat, Corvallis saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Asher Beatty, who picked up 99 receiving yards and one score, was perhaps the best of all. That receiving touchdown marked the first that Beatty has hauled in this season. Nate Bedford was in the mix too, providing Corvallis with two touchdowns.
The home team had won the previous five meetings between Central and Dallas, and Dallas kept the tradition alive. The Panthers were beaten by the Dragons 49-13 on Friday. The game marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Corvallis will have to keep a close watch on JT Girod and Ryan Perkins, a pair of players who had a big impact on Central's prior game. Girod rushed for 31 yards and one TD, while Perkins picked up 33 receiving yards and one score.
Even if they lost, Central's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Leading the way was Mason Vela with two. Vela is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least ten every time he's taken the field this season.
Central now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Corvallis, they now also have a losing record of 2-3.
Everything came up roses for Corvallis against Central when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 48-15 victory. Do the Spartans have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Panthers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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