North Central can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They strolled past the Edinburgh Lancers with points to spare, taking the game 25-6.
Travaughn Cockrell was his usual excellent self, rushing for 178 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.5 yards per carry. His longest rush was for an incredible 71 yards. Another player making a difference was Greydyn Walters, who picked up 93 receiving yards and a touchdown.
North Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 273 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Edinburgh only rushed for 145.
One reason for the win was North Central's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. Walters was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself.
North Central's win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-5. As for Edinburgh, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.
North Central will face off against South Spencer at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Edinburgh, they will host North Decatur at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. North Decatur's defense has only allowed 13.5 points per game this season, so Edinburgh's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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