Football Preview: Carbondale Terriers vs. Centralia Orphans
The Carbondale Terriers will venture away from home to take on the Centralia Orphans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Carbondale is coming into the matchup on a three-game losing streak.
Carbondale is headed into the contest having just suffered their biggest loss since August 25, 2023 on Friday. They lost 44-21 to Cahokia. While losing is never fun, the Terriers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 230th, while the Comanches are ranked 107th).
Despite the defeat, Carbondale got top-tier performance from Demarzion Graham, who rushed for 86 yards and three touchdowns.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Centralia, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They took their game at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 49-6 win over Granite City. The Orphans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Carbondale's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Centralia, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Carbondale was able to grind out a solid win over Centralia in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, winning 49-39. The rematch might be a little tougher for Carbondale 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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