Football Preview: Center Point Eagles vs. St. Clair County Fighting Saints
Center Point has gone 4-0 against St. Clair County recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Center Point Eagles will square off against the St. Clair County Fighting Saints at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in Center Point's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three matches.
Last Friday, Center Point strolled past Jacksonville with points to spare, taking the game 40-21.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Center Point was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 272 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Center Point's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Jaquoryae Busby. Kaleb Parker Holt was another major factor on D, making 18 total tackles.
Meanwhile, St. Clair County fell victim to Moody and their airtight defense on Friday. They were outmatched by the Blue Devils at home and fell 47-0. The Fighting Saints have struggled against the Blue Devils recently, as their game on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Center Point's victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-1. As for St. Clair County, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Everything came up roses for Center Point against St. Clair County when the teams last played back in October of 2021 as the squad secured a 52-16 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Center Point since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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