Football Recap: Aidan Mcelhatton Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Overbrook

By Team Reports Nov 9, 2024, 8:27am

Football Recap: Central Lancers vs. Overbrook Panthers

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There's no place like home for Central, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They were the clear victor by a 36-14 margin over the Overbrook Panthers on Monday. Central's victory was all the more impressive since the Panthers were averaging only 14.7 points allowed on the season.

Central's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Aidan Mcelhatton led the charge by throwing for 100 yards and three touchdowns. Kabari Starks was in the mix as well, providing Central with two touchdowns.

Central now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Overbrook, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-6.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. After both having extra time off, Central and Northeast will shake off the cobwebs and challenge one another at 10:30 a.m. on November 28th. As for Overbrook, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on West Philadelphia at 10:00 a.m. on November 28th. Both have allowed few points on average, (West Philadelphia: 13.7, Overbrook: 14.7) so any points scored will be well earned.

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