Central proved they can win big last Saturday (they won by 22) but on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Lamar Silver Foxes , sneaking past 40-38. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Eagles also won the last time the pair played back in August of 2019.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Tray Wilson and he. Wilson rushed for 76 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries while he rushed for 76 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries. With that strong performance, Aiden Short is now averaging an impressive 125 rushing yards per game.
Central wouldn't let Lamar keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Marzavious Allen, Kobe Davis, and Sean Davis picked up one apiece. Sean also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing a fumble and making two total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 328 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since was before the start of last season.
Despite the loss, Lamar still got an impressive performance from Zori Pierce, who rushed for 93 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries, and also threw for 166 yards and two touchdowns. That's the most total yards Pierce has posted since back in October of 2023. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Zoom Jackson, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Central now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Lamar, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Central will have plenty of time to enjoy the win as they don't play again for a while. They'll take on Blacksburg at 7:30 p.m. on September 20th. As for Lamar, they will face off against Lake City at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Lamar is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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