Starr's Mill is still undefeated this season after their contest against Central on Friday, but Central came as close as anyone has to beating them. The Starr's Mill Panthers narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Central Lions 38-35. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Panthers have posted since September 22, 2023.
Logan Inagawa was his usual excellent self, rushing for 129 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.6 yards per carry, and also throwing for 150 yards and two touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes. Those 129 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Backing up that air attack was Jeremiah Potter, who rushed for 91 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Starr's Mill was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 337 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Despite the defeat, Central saw an underclassman step up: Jr Harris threw for 256 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 12.2 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 40 yards. Another player making a difference was Jonaz Walton, who rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown.
Starr's Mill's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-0. As for Central, their loss ended an eight-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 5-2.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Harris County the next time they take the field. Starr's Mill will head out to face Harris County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, while Central will host them at 7:30 p.m. on October 18th.
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