Central is 1-7 against Oak Park since October of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Indians will be playing in front of their home fans against the Northmen at 7:00 p.m. Central has given up an average of 29 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Central is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Liberty on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Indians had to suffer through a 63-21 loss at the hands of the Blue Jays. The game marked the Indians' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Despite their loss, Central saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Drake Gilkison, who picked up 129 receiving yards and one TD, was perhaps the best of all. Gilkison showed off some serious burst, lighting up the secondary with a catch for 65 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Cole Hass, who picked up 110 receiving yards and one score.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Oak Park). In a tight contest that could have gone either way, they made off with a 29-28 win over Fort Osage. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since September 26, 2019, but that streak is no more.
Central's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Oak Park, their victory bumped their record up to 2-3.
Central was dealt a bruising 52-13 loss at the hands of Oak Park in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Will the Indians have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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