The Kingstree Blazers will venture away from home to challenge the Central Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
On Friday, Kingstree came up short against Atlantic Collegiate Academy and fell 21-14.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Central against North Central on Friday as the team secured a 42-7 win. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won six matchups by 21 points or more so far this season.
Central's win came from a few key players Kingstree will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Ashten Wilson, who rushed for 71 yards and one touchdown on only seven carries, and also picked up 60 receiving yards and one score. His longest reception was for an impressive 60 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total. Aiden Short was in the mix as well, providing Central with two TDs.
One reason for the win was Central's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Jakari Holloman, Eric Maddox, and Marques Allen, who each picked up one sack apiece. Holloman was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making 14 total tackles.
The victory made it two in a row for Central and bumps their season record up to 8-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 41.0 points over those games. As for Kingstree, their loss dropped their record down to 4-6.
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