Centerpoint is 0-8 against Prescott since September of 2014 but things could change on Friday. The Centerpoint Knights will face off against the Prescott Curley Wolves at 7:00 p.m. Hopefully Centerpoint focused on turnovers this week as the team gave up four on Friday.
Centerpoint is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Friday. They fell 33-24 to Bismarck. The matchup marked the Knights' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Despite their defeat, Centerpoint saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Dustin Cox, who rushed for 73 yards and a touchdown, was perhaps the best of all.
Centerpoint wouldn't let Bismarck keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Beau McGough was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Prescott, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They blew past Smackover 54-28 on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Curley Wolves, who have now won seven contests by 26 points or more so far this season.
Dwayne White continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 96 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries.
Prescott was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 380 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 222 rushing yards in four consecutive matches.
Prescott pushed their record up to 8-1 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 7.8 points per game. As for Centerpoint, their loss dropped their record down to 6-3.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Centerpoint has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 204 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Prescott struggles in that department as they've been averaging 250.4. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Centerpoint came up short against Prescott when the teams last played back in October of 2021, falling 50-41. Thankfully for Centerpoint, Jaylen Hopson (who rushed for 224 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 7.7 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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