Football Preview: Anoka Tornadoes vs. Centennial Cougars
Anoka hasn't had much luck against Centennial recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Anoka Tornadoes will face off against the Centennial Cougars at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Anoka took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Coon Rapids 55-7 at home. The match marked the Tornadoes' most dominant win of the season.
Zach Welch was his usual excellent self, rushing for 144 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries, while also picking up 40 receiving yards. Another player making a difference was Trey Borchers, who picked up 115 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Meanwhile, everything went Centennial's way against Osseo on Friday as Centennial made off with a 36-14 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Cougars.
Anoka now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Centennial, they now also have a winning record of 3-2.
Anoka might still be hurting after the 35-15 defeat they got from Centennial when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Can Anoka avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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