Centralia won the last time they faced Clark County, and things went their way on Friday too. The Centralia Panthers simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Clark County Indians 44-8 on the road. With the Panthers ahead 28-0 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Centralia's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Elliott McCoy, who rushed for 31 yards and a touchdown, and also caught a touchdown. McCoy didn't just play on offense: he also made a tackle and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception. Another player making a difference was Ethan Ross, who rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Centralia was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 320 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 234 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
Centralia now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Clark County, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Centralia will challenge Monroe City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Centralia will be looking to keep their seven-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Clark County, they will take on South Shelby at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. South Shelby will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Clark County surely won't give up without a fight.
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