The Aurora Central Trojans will take on the Greeley Central Wildcats at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Hopefully Aurora Central focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Friday.
Last Friday, Aurora Central and Gateway were almost perfectly matched up, but Aurora Central suffered an 8-7 defeat. The Trojans gained 281 more yards on the day, but it was the Olympians that made the best use of them.
Despite their loss, Aurora Central saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Markell Perkins, who rushed for 145 yards while picking up 8.5 yards per carry, and also threw for 165 yards on eight of 16 attempts, was perhaps the best of all.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Aurora Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 239 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 193 rushing yards in four consecutive games dating back to last season.
Aurora Central wouldn't let Gateway keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Jeremiah Briscoe, Damian Ramirez, and Jacob Fitzgerald picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Greeley Central, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They breezed by Adams City at home to the tune of 58-13 on Thursday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Wildcats needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Carlos Cardoza had a dynamite game for Greeley Central, rushing for 167 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries. That's the most rushing yards Cardoza has posted since back in September of 2023. Gabe Galindo was another key player, rushing for 62 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries.
Aurora Central now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Greeley Central, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Thursday's matchup might be decided in the trenches. Aurora Central has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 279.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Greeley Central struggles in that department as they've been averaging 202. It's looking like Thursday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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