R-S Central's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They breezed by the Wilkes Central Eagles on the road to the tune of 52-20. The score was close at the half, but the Hilltoppers pulled away in the second half with 40 points.
Elmer Littlejohn was a one-man wrecking crew for R-S Central as he rushed for 191 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.2 yards per carry, and also threw for 154 yards and a touchdown on only 12 passes. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in total yards. Karlen Mcentyre was another key player, gaining 115 total yards and two touchdowns.
R-S Central wouldn't let Wilkes Central keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. R-S Central can thank Connor Henson and Makell Jennings for forcing both of them. Jennings also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making seven total tackles.
R-S Central's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-1. As for Wilkes Central, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. R-S Central will face off against Chesnee at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Wilkes Central, they will square off against East Wilkes at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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