A feisty cat fight will be fought when Tigers takes on the Leon Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Centerville will be looking to keep their nine-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Last Friday, Centerville didn't have too much trouble with Hearne on the road as they won 31-14.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Trae Phillips and he. Phillips rushed for 21 yards and a touchdown while he rushed for 21 yards and a touchdown. Amarius Phillips's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his sixth straight game with at least 111 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Centerville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 258 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 195 rushing yards in 18 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Leon aren't just finding success at home, as their game on Friday extended their overall winning streak to three. They blew past Normangee 34-0 at home. The result was nothing new for the Cougars, who have now won four matchups by 20 points or more so far this season.
Centerville's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Leon, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 5-1.
Everything came up roses for Centerville against Leon when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 56-7 win. Does Centerville have another victory up their sleeve, or will Leon turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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