Bradford is 0-3 against Central Clarion [Clarion/Clarion-Limestone/North Clarion] since October of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Bradford Owls will take on Central Clarion [Clarion/Clarion-Limestone/North Clarion] at 7:00 p.m.
It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 50-22, which was the final score in Bradford's tilt against St. Marys on Friday. The Owls have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the defeat, Bradford saw an underclassman step up: Brody Haviland picked up 32 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 48 yards.
Meanwhile, Central Clarion [Clarion/Clarion-Limestone/North Clarion] put another one in the bag last Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Brookville 44-0 at home. Given Central Clarion [Clarion/Clarion-Limestone/North Clarion]'s advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 57th, while Brookville is ranked 345th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Jase Ferguson was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 90 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries, and also threw for 156 yards and two touchdowns while completing 76.9% of his passes. He didn't just play on offense: he also made seven total tackles and defended a pass. Mason Burford was Ferguson's top target, picking up 111 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Central Clarion [Clarion/Clarion-Limestone/North Clarion]'s defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Jesse Siwiecki and Jimmy Kerr.
Bradford's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Central Clarion [Clarion/Clarion-Limestone/North Clarion], their win bumped their record up to 3-0.
Bradford was taken down by Central Clarion [Clarion/Clarion-Limestone/North Clarion] 86-0 in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Can Bradford avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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