Cheraw has gone 8-2 against Central recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Braves will face off against the Eagles at 6:30 p.m. The contest will give Cheraw their first taste of in-conference action this season.
Cheraw is headed into the matchup having just suffered their biggest loss since September 20, 2024 on Friday. They were beaten by River Bluff 67-19. The Braves have struggled against the Gators recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Although Cheraw took the loss, they still got scores from Anthony Strong and Nick Gordon.
Demaurice James
| 09/19/25 @ River Bluff | 6 |
| 09/12/25 @ Darlington | 8 |
| 09/05/25 vs Conway | 9 |
| 08/29/25 vs Marlboro County | 6 |
Cheraw didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Derrick Isaac, Demaurice James, Strong, and Gordon picked up one apiece. James has been hot recently, having also posted six or more total tackles the last four times he's played. Strong got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Central strolled into their game on Friday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They breezed past Blacksburg to the tune of 40-6. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Eagles' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 93rd, while the Wildcats are ranked 218th).
Central's win came from a few key players Cheraw will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Dwayne Louallen Jr, who threw for 180 yards and one touchdown while completing 80% of his passes, and also punched in one TD on the ground. Aiden Short helped Louallen Jr out on the ground, rushing for 90 yards and one score.
Cheraw's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Central, their win bumped their record up to 4-0.
Cheraw strolled past Central in their previous matchup back in October of 2024 by a score of 30-13. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Braves since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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