Sussex Central had to kick off their season on the road on Thursday, but they showed no ill effects. They blew past the Laurel Bulldogs 41-20. That's more bragging rights for the Golden Knights, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Malik Bell went supernova for Sussex Central, rushing for 207 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.6 yards per carry. Josiah Johnson also helped out with an impressive 92 receiving yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Sussex Central was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 430 total yards. That's the most total yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sussex Central will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Middletown at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Laurel, they will square off against Brandywine at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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