Central took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Thursday. They breezed past the Elite Eagles to the tune of 39-12.
Central's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jeremiah Lee, who rushed for 103 yards and one score, and also picked up 48 receiving yards and one touchdown. Lee's longest rush was for an incredible 96 yards. Another signal caller making a difference was Andrew Sanchez, who threw for 112 yards and a pair of TDs on only ten passes.
Another reason for the win was Central's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Rashod Lane and Edwin Davis, who racked up all four sacks between them.
Despite the loss, Elite still got an impressive performance from Ma'Kai Little, who threw for 188 yards and one touchdown on only 15 passes, and also rushed for 55 yards.
Central and Elite will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matchups. The next time the Grizzlies see the field they'll take on Bishop Union at 7:00 p.m. on September 19. As for Elite, their break will end when they face Bethel at 7:00 p.m. on September 5.
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