After soaring to 35 points the game before, Herrin was a bit more limited in their match on Friday. They were beaten by the Breese Central Cougars 50-6. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 370th, while the Cougars are ranked 52nd).
Preston Baker was his usual excellent self, throwing for 236 yards and five touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes for Breese Central. What's more, Baker also racked up 29 rushing yards, the most he's had since back in August. 96 of Baker's passing yards were hauled in by Carter Deien, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Herrin is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8. As for Breese Central, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Herrin does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Breese Central, they will welcome Harrisburg at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Breese Central will be looking to keep their 11-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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