Central extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 3-3. They took a 13-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hernando Leopards. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Bears were not able to get on the board.
Niko Demos threw for 43 yards on five of 11 attempts. Frankie Harvey was his top target, picking up 29 receiving yards.
As for Hernando, they now have a winning record of 3-2. They haven't had any issues with Central recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Hernando's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Michael Saltsman, who rushed for eight yards and a pair of touchdowns. What's more, Saltsman posted two rushing touchdowns, the most he's had since back in October of 2024. Jerry Brown helped out on the ground, rushing for 86 yards.
Central will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Crystal River at 7:30 p.m. on the 10th. As for Hernando, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 27-18 win against Pasco on the 3rd.
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