McKinney North's game two weeks ago was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They took their game with ease, bagging a 52-21 win over the Centennial Titans. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won three matchups by 31 points or more so far this season.
Greg Ard was his usual excellent self, rushing for 119 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries, while also picking up 101 receiving yards and a touchdown. Ard is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 119 every time he's taken the field this season. Another rusher making a difference was Orlandis Nelson, who rushed for 166 yards while picking up 8.3 yards per carry.
McKinney North was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 285 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 202 rushing yards in five consecutive matches.
When it comes to explaining why Centennial lost, don't look at Adam Schmid. Despite the final result, he rushed for 91 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 233 yards and a touchdown.
McKinney North pushed their record up to 4-4 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Centennial, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-6.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Heritage the next time they take the field. McKinney North will head out to face Heritage at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while Centennial will host them at 7:00 p.m. on November 7th.
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