Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Waynesburg Central). They put the hurt on the Charleroi Cougars with a sharp 49-23 victory on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Raiders have posted since August 23rd.
Jacob Stephenson continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 197 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 12.3 yards per carry, and also throwing for 163 yards and a touchdown on only 14 passes. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 109.5 rushing yards per game.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Waynesburg Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 254 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Although Charleroi took the loss, they still got scores from Daniel Nusida, Noah Pletcher, and Connor Luckock.
Waynesburg Central now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Charleroi, their loss was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-8.
Waynesburg Central and Sto-Rox are set to duel on Friday. Waynesburg Central is facing Sto-Rox at the right time seeing as Sto-Rox is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Charleroi, they will face off against Carlynton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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