The Andover Central Jaguars will head out to square off against the Goddard Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Andover Central will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
On Friday, Andover Central earned a 27-16 victory over Valley Center.
Jaxson Green had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 299 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 10.7 yards per carry. His longest rush was for an incredible 81 yards. Max Olson was in the mix as well, providing Andover Central with two scores.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Andover Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 304 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, the third road game was the charm for Goddard, as they earned their first away win of the season. They enjoyed a cozy 36-17 victory over Newton on Friday.
Andover Central better keep an eye on Erik Olivas. He was instrumental in Goddard's win, rushing for 152 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries, while also picking up 102 receiving yards and a pair of TDs. That's the most rushing touchdowns Olivas has posted since back in October of 2024. Another player making a difference was Brock Sullivan, who threw for 195 yards and three touchdowns on only 17 passes.
Andover Central's record now sits at 3-1. As for Goddard, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Andover Central has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 208.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Goddard struggles in that department as they've been averaging 184.8 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Andover Central came up short against Goddard in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, falling 22-16. Can the Jaguars avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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