Central unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 26-20 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Flinthills Mustangs on Friday. Despite 74 more yards than the Mustangs, the Raiders couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
When it comes to explaining why Central lost, don't look at Isaiah Williams. Despite the final result, he rushed for 74 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 78 receiving yards.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Beau Hall and Tripp Carney. Hall rushed for 169 yards while picking up 8.9 yards per carry while Carney rushed for 51 yards and a pair of TDs. Hall also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing one fumble and making six total tackles.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Central will take on rival Argonia/Attica at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Flinthills is set to challenge their familiar foe Cedar Vale/Dexter at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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