Central hasn't had much luck against Fairmont Heights recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Falcons will host the Hornets at 2:00 p.m. Central will be strutting in after a win while Fairmont Heights will be coming in after a defeat.
Central took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Saturday. They strolled past Crossland with points to spare, taking the game 38-19. The victory was some much needed relief for the Falcons as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
It was another big night for Deangelo Bryant, who threw for 133 yards and two TDs.
Central's run defense was locked in: Crossland could only muster 0.9 yards per carry. The Falcons didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 6.2.
Meanwhile, Fairmont Heights played a tough contest on Saturday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were outmatched by Douglass and fell 34-6. The Hornets were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 20-0.
Central's win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Fairmont Heights, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.
Central was able to grind out a solid victory over Fairmont Heights in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, winning 23-12. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was the Hornets' Jeremiah Mitchell-Hudson, who rushed for 200 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will the Falcons still be able to contain Mitchell-Hudson? There's only one way to find out.
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