Huntingdon is 2-7 against Central since October of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Bearcats will be playing at home against the Dragons at 7:00 p.m. Huntingdon will be strutting in after a victory while Central will be coming in after a loss.
Huntingdon took a 39-point defeat the last time they faced off against Clearfield, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bearcats pulled ahead with a 28-27 photo finish over the Bison on Friday. The game was the first time the Bearcats have beaten the Bison on their field since September 15, 2017.
Huntingdon had a senior duo take command as Elliott Guisler rushed for 70 yards and one TD and Landon Erdman rushed for 124 yards and one touchdown on only 15 carries.
Meanwhile, Central played a tough contest on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were outmatched by Bishop Guilfoyle and fell 49-7. The Dragons were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 20-0.
Huntingdon's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Central, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the trenches. Huntingdon has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 151.4 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Central, though, as they've been averaging only 92.4 rushing yards. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Huntingdon couldn't quite get it done against Central when the teams last played back in September of 2024 as they fell 30-20. Will the Bearcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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