After losing to Thornridge the last time they met, Centennial decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Chargers put the hurt on the Falcons with a sharp 40-17 win on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Chargers, who have now won three matchups by 23 points or more so far this season.
When it comes to explaining why Thornridge lost, don't look at Tyrone Holcomb. Despite the final result, he threw for 220 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and also rushed for 41 yards. 98 of Holcomb's passing yards were hauled in by Tristan Clark, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
The victory made it two in a row for Centennial and bumps their season record up to 5-2. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 17 points in those games. As for Thornridge, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Looking ahead, Centennial will take on Normal Community at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Thornridge, they will face off against Rich Township at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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