North Central is 3-0 against Gogebic [Johnston/Wakefield] since October of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The North Central Jets will welcome the Gogebic [Johnston/Wakefield] Miners at 6:00 p.m. The timing is sure in North Central's favor as the team sits on five straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Gogebic [Johnston/Wakefield] has been banged up by six consecutive losses on the road also dating back to last season.
North Central is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They claimed a resounding 78-43 victory over Ontonagon on the road. The result was nothing new for the Jets, who have now won six games by 35 points or more so far this season.
Lane Gorzinski continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 279 yards and six touchdowns while picking up 13.3 yards per carry, and also throwing for 148 yards and two touchdowns while completing 78.6% of his passes. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September of 2023. Another player making a difference was Kaden Malone, who gained 188 total yards and two touchdowns.
North Central didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Aidyn Burton and Gorzinski. Gorzinski is also on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last six games he's played dating back to last season. Spencer Willa was another major factor on D, picking up three sacks and making nine total tackles (5.0 for loss).
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, North Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 367 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 231 rushing yards in six consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Gogebic [Johnston/Wakefield] hadn't done well against Lake Linden-Hubbell recently (they were 0-6 in their previous six matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Gogebic [Johnston/Wakefield] enjoyed a cozy 29-12 win over Lake Linden-Hubbell.
Bode Lynott was his usual excellent self, rushing for 103 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 130 yards and two touchdowns on only seven passes. Patrick Perron was another key player, picking up 125 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
North Central's victory bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Gogebic [Johnston/Wakefield], they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. North Central has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 302.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Gogebic [Johnston/Wakefield] struggles in that department as they've been averaging 228.4. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for North Central against Gogebic [Johnston/Wakefield] when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 50-6 win. Will North Central repeat their success, or does Gogebic [Johnston/Wakefield] have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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