There's no place like home for Mingo Central, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They blew past the Liberty Raiders 46-20 on Friday. That's more bragging rights for the Miners, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Mingo Central got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Dylan Vance out in front who rushed for 108 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries, and also picked up 33 receiving yards and a touchdown. Vance also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up two sacks and making ten total tackles. Aiden Burke was another key player, rushing for 95 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Mingo Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 295 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Mingo Central wouldn't let Liberty keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Mingo Central can thank Rileypope12 Riley Pope and Burke for forcing both of them.
Mingo Central's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Liberty, they now also have a losing record at 1-2.
Mingo Central will welcome Man on Friday. As for Liberty, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against James Monroe at 7:00 p.m.
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