Edison was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat dating back to last season. The game between them and the Central Grizzlies wasn't particularly close, with the Edison Vikings falling 42-26. While losing is never fun, the Vikings can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 174th, while the Grizzlies are ranked 31st).
Several Vikings players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Alonzo Ward, who threw for 40 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 48 yards.
Central found their leader in underclassman Jelani Dippel, who threw for 267 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 12.1 yards per attempt.
Edison's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Central, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Edison will challenge Downey at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Downey's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Central, they will welcome Liberty at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Central's defense has only allowed 17.2 points per game this season, so Liberty's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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