The Breese Central Cougars gave up the first points on Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They were the clear victor by a 42-17 margin over Herrin. The result was nothing new for Breese Central, who have now won six matches by 20 points or more so far this season.
Preston Baker was a one-man wrecking crew for Breese Central as he threw for 347 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 16.5 yards per attempt. Another player making a difference was Griffen Becker, who picked up 205 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Breese Central's victory was their fifth straight at home (dating back to last season), bumping their overall record up to 7-2. As for Herrin, their loss dropped their record down to 4-6.
Breese Central will be playing in front of their home fans against Cahokia at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Illinois (Cahokia is ranked 120th, while Breese Central is ranked 123rd). Herrin does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
