Saluda and Central squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Saluda had to settle for second. They fell 26-15 to the Central Eagles. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2017.
It was another big night for Ashten Wilson, who rushed for 181 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.5 yards per carry for Central. Those 181 rushing yards gave Wilson a new career-high. Tray Wilson was another key back, rushing for 58 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries.
Saluda's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-2. As for Central, they pushed their record up to 10-2 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Saluda does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Central, they will take on Fairfield Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Fairfield Central knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past five matchups -- so hopefully Central likes a good challenge.
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