Two dominant backs in Deshaun Hille and Adrian Sola are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The University City Centurions will face off against the Madison Warhawks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. University City has given up an average of 30.7 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
University City is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight games two weeks ago. They took a blow against Cathedral Catholic, falling 56-7. The Centurions were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 49-7.
Meanwhile, with a playoff win on the line, Madison rose to the challenge on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Mustangs 27-0.
University City better keep an eye on Jallen White. He was instrumental in Madison's win, rushing for 125 yards on only 11 carries.
Madison didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Otay Ranch to a completion percentage of just 44.4%. The team can thank Marques Salmond for the heroic effort on defense: he. They're winless (0-3) when they limit the passing game like that.
Madison didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Romeo Pepi and Isaiah Murrell. Another thorn in Otay Ranch's side was Kawika Devore, who picked up a sack and made 11 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
University City's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Madison, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-7.
University City didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Madison when the teams last played back in October, but they still walked away with a 49-45 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Centurions 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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