For the first time this season, Centralia will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will venture away from home to face off against the Carbondale Terriers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Carbondale took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Centralia, who comes in off a win.
Last Friday, Centralia humbled Granite City with a 42-6 victory. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Orphans' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 162nd, while the Warriors are ranked 419th).
Archie Goewey was nothing short of spectacular: he threw for 156 yards and four TDs while completing 85.7% of his passes.
Meanwhile, Carbondale suffered their biggest defeat since September 27, 2024 on Friday. They were dealt a 52-12 loss at the hands of Cahokia. The Terriers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 44-6.
Although Carbondale took the loss, they still got scores from Javion Oliver and Savion Jayden Thomas-Mims.
Centralia's win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1. Those road victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 10.8 points on average over those games. As for Carbondale, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Everything came up roses for Centralia against Carbondale in their previous meeting back in September of 2024, as the squad secured a 41-13 win. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was the Terriers' Demarzion Graham, who rushed for 102 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for the Orphans to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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