A win for Central just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They came up short against the Dexter Bearcats, falling 35-12. The Rebels were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bearcats apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Dexter had a senior duo take command as Lee-Michael McDonald gained 172 total yards and a touchdown and Jett Grams rushed for 90 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries. What's more, McDonald also racked up 62 rushing yards, the mosthe's had since back in August.
Central's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Dexter, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Central and Farmington are set to duel on Friday. As for Dexter, they will face off against Scott City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Dexter is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 42.6 points per game this season.
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