After some red-hot attacks on offense in their last three games, Centralia finally came back down to earth on Friday. They were dealt a 40-8 defeat at the hands of the Cahokia Comanches. The contest marked the Orphans' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Archie Goewey threw for 100 yards and one TD. Kenny Bratton was his top target, picking up 60 receiving yards and one score.
Cahokia got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Machai Henderson out in front who rushed for 103 yards and a pair of touchdowns. The Comanches also got help from Tyrique Haynes, who showed off his sure hands for 98 receiving yards.
Centralia's loss ended a six-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 5-2. As for Cahokia, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-1.
Centralia and Cahokia should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Illinois Rankings. The Orphans (ranked 133rd) will meet Mt. Vernon (ranked 270th) at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Cahokia will square off against Collinsville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday with a big rank advantage (119 vs. 247).
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