Football Game Preview: Centralia Panthers vs. Horton Chargers

The Centralia Panthers will take on the Horton Chargers on Friday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Centralia has three straight wins, Horton has six straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.

Centralia's defense heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They claimed a resounding 42-0 victory over Maur Hill Prep-Mount Academy. That looming 42-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Panthers yet this season.

Meanwhile, Horton fell victim to Riverside [Wathena/Elwood] and their airtight defense on Friday. They took a blow against the Cyclones, falling 51-0.

Horton's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Centralia, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.

Everything came up roses for Centralia against Horton when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 46-0 victory. Will the Panthers repeat their success, or do the Chargers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.