Central Mountain was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were dealt a 67-21 loss at the hands of the Jersey Shore Bulldogs. The Wildcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 55-0.
When it comes to explaining why Central Mountain lost, don't look at Jake Weaver. Despite the final result, he rushed for 165 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.2 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave Weaver a new career-high in rushing yards. Isaiah Maldonado was another key player, rushing for 70 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
Even though they lost, Central Mountain was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 248 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Jersey Shore to victory, but perhaps none more so than Elijah Jordan, who threw for 183 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 passes, and also rushed for 35 yards. Paul Hale was in the mix too, providing Jersey Shore with two touchdowns.
Central Mountain's defeat dropped their record down to 0-10. As for Jersey Shore, their record now sits at 7-3.
Central Mountain does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Jersey Shore, they will challenge Selinsgrove at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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