Center took care of business in their home opener on Friday (and then some). They blew past the Jacksonville Fightin' Indians, posting a 38-7 victory at home. Given the Roughriders' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 179th, while the Fightin' Indians are ranked 771st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Center had a senior duo take command as Travis Belin threw for 269 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 13.5 yards per attempt and Timothy Johnson picked up 147 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Johnson was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield for a catch that went for 51 yards. Another player making a difference was Jeremiah Ratcliff, who picked up 114 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Center's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Caleb Mosley and Gage Vidrine.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Center is packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they take on Spring Hill at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Jacksonville, they will head out to face off against Brownsboro at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Jacksonville is looking for their season?s first win.
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