East Butler has been on the road for two straight, but on Thursday they'll finally head home. They will host the Centennial Broncos at 7:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Friday, East Butler took their match on the road with ease, bagging a 62-24 victory over Heartland. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won three matchups by 38 points or more so far this season.
East Butler's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kaleb Palik, who rushed for 161 yards and a touchdown while picking up 10.1 yards per carry. Another player making a difference was Grant Kozisek, who rushed for 54 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
East Butler didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jakson Smaus and Kozisek.
Meanwhile, it looked like the Kentucky Derby when Centennial took on McCool Junction on Friday. Centennial lost 58-34 to McCool Junction. The Broncos have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Ryan Richters put forth a good effort for the losing side as he rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown.
East Butler pushed their record up to 5-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Centennial, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5.
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