Central is 0-3 against Marionville since September of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Central Bulldogs are taking a road trip to face off against the Marionville Comets at 7:00 p.m.
Central is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Friday. They were outmatched by Logan-Rogersville at home and fell 48-12.
Meanwhile, Marionville put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They took their game at home with ease, bagging a 54-6 victory over Skyline. Given the Comets' advantage in MaxPreps' Missouri football rankings (they are ranked 64th, while the Tigers are ranked 241st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
A big part of the win came down to the chemistry between Bryer Guerin and his top target Braydon Bellah. Guerin threw for 241 yards and four touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes while Bellah picked up 187 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Bellah torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 84 yards.
Marionville's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Guerin, Jace Vickers, and Will Crumpley picked up one apiece. Crumpley is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season.
Central's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Marionville, they pushed their record up to 3-0 with that victory, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.
Central took a serious blow against Marionville in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 35-6. Can Central avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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