Centura hasn't had much luck against Ord recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Centura Centurions will take on the Ord Chanticleers at 7:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Centura is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their eighth straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They were dealt a 49-8 loss at the hands of Boone Central. While losing is never fun, the Centurions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska football rankings (they are ranked 112th, while the Cardinals are ranked 30th).
Meanwhile, Ord didn't have quite enough to beat Grand Island Central Catholic on Friday and fell 31-28. While the Chanticleers didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Crusaders 14-0 in the first quarter.
Although Ord took the loss, they still got scores from Jordan Williams, Beau Wells, Haydin Nelson, and Colton Thompson.
Even though they lost, Ord was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 333 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Centura's record is now 0-6. As for Ord, their record is now 1-5.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Centura has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 165.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Ord struggles in that department as they've been averaging 229.7. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Centura was dealt a bruising 35-7 defeat at the hands of Ord in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Can Centura avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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