Thornridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat dating back to last season. They came up short against the Centennial Chargers, falling 40-17. The Falcons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Chargers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2019.
Despite the loss, Thornridge still got an impressive performance from Tyrone Holcomb, who threw for 220 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and also rushed for 41 yards. Tristan Clark was Holcomb's top target, picking up 98 receiving yards and one score.
Even if they lost, Thornridge's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Christan Gladney and Braylon Murry, who each picked up one sack apiece. Another thorn in Centennial's side was Gladney, who picked up a sack, forced one fumble, and made five total tackles.
Thornridge's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Centennial, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-2.
Looking ahead, Thornridge will be playing at home against Rich Township at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Centennial, they are taking a road trip to challenge Normal Community at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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