Waynesburg Central won the last time they faced California, and things went their way on Friday too. The Waynesburg Central Raiders came out on top against the California Trojans by a score of 28-18.
Jacob Stephenson had a dynamite game for Waynesburg Central, rushing for 94 yards and three touchdowns, while also throwing for 169 yards and a touchdown. Stephenson is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Jack Ricciuti was another key player, picking up 100 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Lee Qualk and Malachi Peak certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Qualk rushed for 149 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries, while Peak rushed for 48 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Peak a new career-high in rushing yards. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Alan Dennis, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Waynesburg Central now has a winning record of 2-1. As for California, their defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Waynesburg Central will face off against Washington at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for California, they will take on Bentworth at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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