Landrum and Central squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Landrum had to settle for second. They fell 36-26 to the Central Eagles. The Cardinals' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row.
Landrum wouldn't let Central keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force six fumbles. Hayden Martindale and AJ Lindsey were the leaders of the group effort as each produced two apiece. Jayden Rose is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last five games he's played.
Tray Wilson was his usual excellent self, rushing for 86 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries, while also picking up 115 receiving yards and a touchdown for Central. Wilson got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 91 yards. Central also got a significant boost from Aiden Short, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 81 yards.
Landrum's loss dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Central, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-2.
Landrum does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Central, they have the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Saluda at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Saluda is coming into the contest with four straight wins on the road, so Central will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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