Clinton Central is 2-7 against Eastern since September of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Clinton Central Bulldogs will challenge the Eastern Comets at 7:00 p.m. Eastern took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Clinton Central, who comes in off a win.
Last Friday, Clinton Central blew past Taylor, posting a 48-6 win at home.
Amrin Barrett was his usual excellent self, rushing for 96 yards and four touchdowns on only 12 carries.
Clinton Central's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Nate Wells, Haiden Walters, and Walters picked up one apiece. Wells is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last eight games he's played dating back to last season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Clinton Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 379 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Eastern ended up a good deal behind Carroll on Friday and lost 28-13. The loss continues a trend for the Comets in their matchups with the Cougars: they've now lost three in a row.
Although Eastern took the loss, they still got scores from Owen Tolle and Braylen Word.
Clinton Central now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Eastern, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Clinton Central has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 276.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Eastern struggles in that department as they've been averaging 223.2. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Clinton Central was taken down by Eastern 53-8 in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. That match was all but decided by halftime, at which point Clinton Central was down 41-0.
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