After flying high against Hinkley last Saturday, Aurora Central came back down to earth. The Aurora Central Trojans took a 30-18 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Montbello Warriors on Thursday. Despite 133 more yards than the Warriors, the Trojans couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Markell Perkins and Jeremiah Briscoe certainly did their best on Thursday to avoid the loss. Perkins rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries, while Briscoe gained 158 total yards and a touchdown.all of that, receiving production came thanks to one massive catch
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Aurora Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 268 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 190 rushing yards in seven consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Aurora Central's defeat was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Montbello, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Aurora Central and George Washington are set to duel on Thursday. Aurora Central is facing George Washington at the right time seeing as George Washington is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Montbello, they will challenge Northfield at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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