Paxton-Buckley-Loda is 0-4 against Prairie Central since October of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Paxton-Buckley-Loda Panthers will welcome the Prairie Central Hawks at 7:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Prairie Central is hoping to do what Rantoul couldn't on Friday: put an end to Paxton-Buckley-Loda's winning streak, which now stands at five games. Paxton-Buckley-Loda blew past Rantoul, posting a 40-0 victory at home. The Panthers' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Robert Boyd-Meents was his usual excellent self, rushing for 92 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Prairie Central at home against Illinois Valley Central on Friday as the team secured a 47-7 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Hawks.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Prairie Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 263 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Paxton-Buckley-Loda pushed their record up to 5-0 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Prairie Central, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Paxton-Buckley-Loda took a serious blow against Prairie Central when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 32-0. Will Paxton-Buckley-Loda have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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