Two dominant backs in Ty Regan and Eli Butler are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Central Columbia Bluejays will be playing in front of their home fans against the Warrior Run Defenders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Central Columbia's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Mifflinburg on Friday. They took a blow against the Wildcats, falling 56-0. Having soared to a lofty 42 points in the game before, the Bluejays' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Warrior Run fought the good fight in their overtime game against Hughesville on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Spartans by a score of 32-29. The Defenders have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the defeat, Warrior Run had strong showings from Butler, who gained 70 total yards and two touchdowns, and Samuel Hall, who picked up 85 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Even if they lost, Warrior Run's defensive line still kept up the pressure with four sacks. In that department, Stone Allison was the leader with three. What's more, he also racked up 44 rushing yards, the mosthe's had since back in October of 2023.
Central Columbia dropped their record down to 2-6 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Warrior Run, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-3.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Central Columbia has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 175.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Warrior Run struggles in that department as they've been averaging 158.4. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Central Columbia barely slipped by Warrior Run in their previous matchup back in September of 2021, winning 27-26. Does Central Columbia have another victory up their sleeve, or will Warrior Run turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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