Raymond Central had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They were the clear victor by a 28-8 margin over the Fillmore Central Panthers on Friday. That's more bragging rights for the Mustangs, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Raymond Central's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Wyatt Jelinek led the charge by rushing for 97 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries, while also throwing for 58 yards and two touchdowns. Tavion Johnson was Jelinek's top target, picking up 96 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Raymond Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 214 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Fillmore Central only rushed for 60.
Raymond Central will host St. Paul at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Fillmore Central, they will venture away from home to face off against Fairbury at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both have been evenly matched recently as the teams are 3-3 against one another since October of 2018.
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