Football Recap: Centerville Bulldogs vs. Union County Patriots
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Centerville). They claimed a resounding 61-8 win over the Union County Patriots at home. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won four contests by 21 points or more so far this season.
Centerville was led to victory by Jace Hollendonner and Aiden Hoelscher. Hollendonner threw for 131 yards and two touchdowns on only ten passes, while Hoelscher rushed for 112 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries. That's the most rushing yards Hoelscher has posted since back in October of 2023. Maddox Pritchett made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Centerville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 235 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Centerville didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Austyn Mcguire, Pritchett, and Ethan Vecera picked up one apiece.
Centerville's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-1. As for Union County, they are on a 17-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Centerville will head out to square off against Union City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Centerville's defense has only allowed 11.1 points per game this season, so Union City's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Union County, they and Wes-Del are set to duel on Friday.
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