Breese Central lost to Roxana back in October of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Breese Central Cougars blew past the Roxana Shells, posting a 35-6 win at home. Considering the Cougars have won six games by more than 26 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Breese Central had a senior duo take command as Preston Baker threw for 262 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 13.1 yards per attempt and Kaden Rakers rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries. Those 107 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Rakers. Breese Central also got help from Carter Deien, who showed off his sure hands for 107 receiving yards.
Breese Central's victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-0. As for Roxana, the defeat snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 5-2 record.
Breese Central will challenge Columbia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Breese Central knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past six contests -- so hopefully Columbia likes a good challenge. As for Roxana, they will square off against East Alton-Wood River at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Roxana is facing East Alton-Wood River at the right time seeing as East Alton-Wood River is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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