There's no place like home for Oakwood, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They walked away with a 42-34 victory over the Clifton Central Comets on Thursday. That's more bragging rights for Oakwood, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Oakwood found their leader in underclassman Kyler Johnson, who rushed for 178 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 9.9 yards per carry. Those 178 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for him. Jaethan Perez was another key player, gaining 155 total yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Oakwood was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 246 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Oakwood's win ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-2. As for Clifton Central, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Oakwood will take on Westville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Clifton Central, they will be playing at home against Watseka at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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