Football Recap: Butler Golden Tornado vs. Central Clarion [Clarion/Clarion-Limestone/North Clarion]
A victory for Butler just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were beaten by Central Clarion [Clarion/Clarion-Limestone/North Clarion] 49-14. While losing is never fun, the Golden Tornado can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 217th, while the are ranked 51st).
Although Butler took the loss, they still got scores from Preston Simko and Jabaree Jennings.
Butler didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Tyson Pino and Mason Lacey.
It was another big night for Jase Ferguson, who rushed for 210 yards and a touchdown while picking up 12.4 yards per carry, and also threw for 126 yards and three touchdowns for Central Clarion [Clarion/Clarion-Limestone/North Clarion]. Those 210 rushing yards gave Ferguson a new career-high. Ethan Rex was another key player, gaining 129 total yards and three touchdowns.
Butler has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season. As for Central Clarion [Clarion/Clarion-Limestone/North Clarion], the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 10-0.
Butler does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Central Clarion [Clarion/Clarion-Limestone/North Clarion], they will challenge Karns City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Central Clarion [Clarion/Clarion-Limestone/North Clarion]'s favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last six games.
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