Football Recap: Cornwall Central picks up sixth straight win at home

By Team Reports Sep 29, 2024, 12:23pm

Football Recap: Cornwall Central Dragons vs. Goshen Central Gladiators

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Cornwall Central won the last time they faced Goshen Central, and things went their way on Friday too. The Cornwall Central Dragons took down the Goshen Central Gladiators 34-15. Given the Dragons' advantage in MaxPreps' New York football rankings (they are ranked 54th, while the Gladiators are ranked 264th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Cornwall Central found their leader in underclassman Jordan Bishop, who rushed for 172 yards and two touchdowns. With that strong performance, Bishop is now averaging an impressive 116.2 rushing yards per game. Matt Cerone was another key player, picking up 90 receiving yards and a touchdown.

Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Cornwall Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 297 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.

Cornwall Central pushed their record up to 3-1 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Goshen Central, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-3.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cornwall Central will host Middletown at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cornwall Central's defense has only allowed 14.2 points per game this season, so Middletown's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Goshen Central, they will be playing at home against Minisink Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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