If Denby was riding high fresh off their 50-0 takedown of Douglass last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Denby Tars fell to the Central Trail Blazers 22-18. The Tars' defeat signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
Denby didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Dreshaun Johnson. Denby got some further help from Damarion Burroughs: he picked up three sacks, forced a fumble, and made three total tackles.
Denby's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-3. As for Central, their win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Denby will welcome Academy for Business & Tech at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Denby's defense has only allowed 10.4 points per game this season, so Academy for Business & Tech's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Central, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Marine City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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