Centennial lost a close one when they played last Thursday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They were beaten by the Grandview Heights Bobcats 50-6. While losing is never fun, the Stars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 555th, while the Bobcats are ranked 233rd).
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Grandview Heights to victory, but perhaps none more so than Henry Ohlinger, who rushed for 102 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, and also caught a touchdown. Ohlinger's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 102 rushing yards dating back to last season. Jack Clifford was in the mix too, providing Grandview Heights with two touchdowns.
Centennial has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season. As for Grandview Heights, they pushed their record up to 8-0 with the victory, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Centennial will challenge East at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. East will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Centennial surely won't give up without a fight. As for Grandview Heights, they are on the road again on Friday to play Valley at 7:00 p.m. Grandview Heights has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 139 points over their last three games.
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