Two dominant signal callers in JR Harris and Connor Langford are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Central Lions will square off against the Cambridge Bears at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Central is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
Central is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They came out on top against Tucker by a score of 33-21. Given the Lions' advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 38th, while the Tigers are ranked 133rd) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Central's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jacez Walton, who rushed for 120 yards and one touchdown on only seven carries. Walton also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making one tackle. Jonaz Walton also helped out as he racked up 104 rushing yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 287 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 158 rushing yards in seven consecutive contests.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Central's defense and their seven sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as five different players picked up one apiece. Jarell Long was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making 14 total tackles.
Meanwhile, Cambridge narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Ola 24-21. That's two games straight that the Bears have won by exactly three points.
Cambridge's win came from a few key players Central will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Drew Hardwick, who picked up 123 receiving yards and one TD. Those 123 receiving yards gave him a new career-high. Cambridge also got a significant boost from Brooks Malone, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 119 yards.
Central's record is now 11-0. As for Cambridge, their record now sits at 9-2.
Central ended up a good deal behind Cambridge in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, losing 41-22. Thankfully for the Lions, Tyler Blalock (who rushed for 176 yards and a pair of scores) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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