Football Preview: Magnolia Sentinels vs. Century Centurions
Magnolia is 9-1 against Century since November of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Magnolia Sentinels will head out to square off against the Century Centurions at 7:00 p.m. Magnolia is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Having struggled with nine defeats in a row dating back to last season, Magnolia finally turned things around against Savanna on Thursday. They won a game that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Rebels 29-28. The Sentinels' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Century humbled Loara with a 42-6 victory. The result was nothing new for the Centurions, who have now won three matches by 28 points or more so far this season.
Noe Najera continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 170 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 75-yard run. Daniel Joya was another key player, throwing for 129 yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Century was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 457 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Magnolia's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Century, their win bumped their record up to 4-2.
Everything came up roses for Magnolia against Century in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 59-29 victory. Will Magnolia repeat their success, or does Century have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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