Blacksburg lost a close one when they played last Thursday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They took a blow against the Central Eagles, falling 44-14. The Wildcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Ashten Wilson and he. Wilson rushed for 135 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries while he rushed for 135 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Dwanye Louallen Jr was another key player, rushing for 32 yards and a touchdown.
Blacksburg's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Central, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Blacksburg will square off against Broome at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Central, they will challenge Anson at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Central's defense has only allowed 18 points per game this season, so Anson's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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