Centennial is still undefeated this season after their game against Duluth on Friday, but Duluth came as close as anyone has to beating them. The Centennial Knights had just enough and edged the Duluth Wildcats out 39-36.
Hunter Campbell went supernova for Centennial, throwing for 277 yards and three touchdowns, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground. Caleb Barbas helped Campbell out on the ground, rushing for 88 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries, while also catching a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Centennial was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 485 total yards. That's the most total yards they've posted since was before the start of last season.
Despite the loss, Duluth still got an impressive performance from Brandon Lyons, who rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries. Lyons' longest rush was for an impressive 51 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Braylon Gray got in on the action as well, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Centennial's win bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Duluth, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Centennial will challenge Johns Creek at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Duluth, they will square off against Shiloh at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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