Central Catholic is on a 11-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Harrisburg is on a 12-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Central Catholic Vikings will welcome the Harrisburg Cougars at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Central Catholic is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. Everything went their way against State College as Central Catholic made off with a 41-19 victory. Central Catholic's win was all the more impressive since the Little Lions were averaging only 14.08 points allowed on the season.
Elijah Faulkner was his usual excellent self, rushing for 250 yards and four touchdowns. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 143 rushing yards.
Central Catholic was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 301 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Central Catholic didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. Xxavier Thomas led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Harrisburg against Wilson on Saturday as the team secured a 42-14 victory.
Central Catholic's record is now 11-2. As for Harrisburg, their record now sits at an identical 11-2.
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