Central Clarion [Clarion/Clarion-Limestone/North Clarion] is 4-0 against Punxsutawney since September of 2020, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. Central Clarion [Clarion/Clarion-Limestone/North Clarion] have the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome the Punxsutawney Chucks at 7:00 p.m. Both might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 833 yards in their previous games.
Central Clarion [Clarion/Clarion-Limestone/North Clarion]'s defense heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They blew past Brockway 63-0 at home. Central Clarion [Clarion/Clarion-Limestone/North Clarion] might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by 43 points or more this season.
Jase Ferguson continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 281 yards and six touchdowns, while also rushing for 83 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making five total tackles and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown. Jesse Siwiecki was another key player, picking up 125 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Punxsutawney didn't have quite enough to beat Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley on Friday and fell 30-27. Despite 52 more yards than the , the Chucks couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Despite the loss, Punxsutawney got top-tier performance from Jordan Rutan, who rushed for 244 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 15.3 yards per carry. Rutan was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 68 yards.
Even though they lost, Punxsutawney was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 267 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley only rushed for 168.
Punxsutawney didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Beau Thomas and Noah Kengersky.
Central Clarion [Clarion/Clarion-Limestone/North Clarion]'s victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-0. As for Punxsutawney, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Central Clarion [Clarion/Clarion-Limestone/North Clarion] has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 218.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Punxsutawney struggles in that department as they've been averaging 215.3. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Central Clarion [Clarion/Clarion-Limestone/North Clarion] against Punxsutawney in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 41-13 win. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Punxsutawney's Landon Martz, who rushed for 182 yards and a touchdown. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Central Clarion [Clarion/Clarion-Limestone/North Clarion] to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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