The Umatilla Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Central Bears at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Umatilla's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their third straight loss. They were the victim of a tough 42-20 defeat at the hands of The Villages Charter. Umatilla was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-7.
Meanwhile, Central was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 20-14 to Weeki Wachee. Central has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the defeat, Central saw an underclassman step up: Timothy Gaynor rushed for 103 yards and two touchdowns.
Umatilla's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-7 record this season.
Everything came up roses for Umatilla against Central in their previous matchup back in October of 2021 as the squad secured a 44-14 win. Does Umatilla have another victory up their sleeve, or will Central turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
