Central is a perfect 4-0 against Somerset since October of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Dragons will face off against the Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Central will be strutting in after a win while Somerset will be coming in after a loss.
While Central's victory against Bald Eagle Area wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. In a tight contest that could have gone either way, the Dragons made off with a 26-25 win over the Eagles.
Jesse Muthler
| 10/17/25 vs Bald Eagle Area | 205 |
| 10/10/25 @ Central Cambria | 197 |
| 10/03/25 @ Penns Valley Area | 185 |
| 09/26/25 @ Huntingdon | 115 |
| 09/05/25 vs Tyrone | 79 |
| + 2 more games |
Central's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jesse Muthler led the charge by throwing for 205 yards and two TDs, while also picking up 43 receiving yards. That's the most passing yards Muthler has posted since back in August. Carter Schenk also helped with two scores in total.
Meanwhile, Somerset was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a 35-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of Central Cambria. The loss came about despite the Eagles having been up 21 in the second quarter.
Central will have to keep a close watch on Drew Miller and Colt Hagans, a pair of players who had a big impact on Somerset's prior game. Miller rushed for 109 yards and one touchdown, while Hagans threw for 228 yards and three TDs.
Central's record now sits at 3-6. As for Somerset, their record is now 2-7.
Central beat Somerset 20-13 when the teams last played back in August of 2024. Will the Dragons repeat their success, or do the Eagles have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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