Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask St. Paul). They enjoyed a cozy 27-8 win over the Centura Centurions on Friday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Wildcats as it put an end to their nine-game losing streak dating back to last season.
St. Paul's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Gage Sack led the charge by rushing for 64 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries, while also picking up 75 receiving yards and a touchdown. Sack torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 75 yards. Another rusher making a difference was Cody Kuszak, who rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries.
When it comes to explaining why Centura lost, don't look at Trevin Grabowski. Despite the final result, he rushed for 133 yards and a touchdown. Those 133 rushing yards gave Grabowski a new career-high.
St. Paul's win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-7. As for Centura, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.
St. Paul will host Grand Island Central Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. St. Paul is out to stop a five-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season. As for Centura, they will head out on the road to challenge Cross County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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