Somerset is 0-4 against Central since October of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Eagles will face off against the Dragons at 7:00 p.m. Somerset has given up an average of 35.7 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Somerset fought the good fight in their overtime matchup against Central Cambria on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 35-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Red Devils. The Eagles were up 21 in the second, but they couldn't quite seal the deal.
Somerset's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Drew Miller, who rushed for 109 yards and one TD, and Colt Hagans, who threw for 228 yards and three touchdowns. A healthy portion of that aerial production (92 yards to be exact) went to Cole Parry.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Central, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They pulled ahead with a 26-25 photo finish over Bald Eagle Area on Friday.
Central's win came from a few key players Somerset will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jesse Muthler, who threw for 205 yards and a pair of TDs, and also picked up 43 receiving yards. That's the most passing yards he has posted since back in August.
Central's win bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Somerset, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-7.
Somerset came up short against Central when the teams last played back in August of 2024, falling 20-13. Can the Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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