It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Cambridge can now relate to. They were dealt a 64-29 loss at the hands of the Central Lions on Friday. The Bears were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lions apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2024.
Cambridge's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Andrew Marsden, who picked up 70 receiving yards and a pair of TDs. The team also got some help courtesy of Connor Langford, who threw for 143 yards and two touchdowns.
It was another big night for Jonaz Walton, who rushed for 180 yards and three scores while picking up 10.6 yards per carry, and also picked up 101 receiving yards and one TD for Central. Walton's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 104 rushing yards. Alanson Handz Simmons also helped out with an impressive 84 receiving yards.
Cambridge's defeat dropped their record down to 9-3. As for Central, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 12-0.
Cambridge does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Central, they will take on Benedictine at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Cadets' defense has only allowed 14.7 points per game this season, so the Lions' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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