Central extended their postseason success on Friday against Saluda. They walked away with a 26-15 victory over the Saluda Tigers. This was payback for the Eagles, who suffered a 24-21 defeat the last time these two teams met.
It was another big night for Ashten Wilson, who rushed for 181 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.5 yards per carry. Those 181 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Tray Wilson was in the mix too, providing Central with two touchdowns.
Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 362 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 179 rushing yards in five consecutive contests.
Central didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Taveon Moore.
Central's win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-2. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 26 points. As for Saluda, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-2.
Central will take on Fairfield Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Fairfield Central will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Central surely won't give up without a fight. Saluda does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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