Central of Lunenburg Chargers Cruise to 62-14 Win Over Cumberland Friday Night

CUMBERLAND – The Central Chargers varsity football team traveled to Cumberland for the final game of the regular season on Friday night as the heavy favorites to claim their eighth win of the season. This game would be over early as Central led big at halftime and cruised to a 62-14 win.

The Chargers got a little shock early on as Cumberland scored on their first offensive possession, but the Chargers quickly answered back as Malik Foster raced 49 yards down to the one-yard line. He scored on the next play and a Ben Atkins kick tied the game early on.

From that point forward it was all Central. The CHS defense forced a punt when Keenan Anunay and Dion Graham had tackles. Foster got in the endzone again with a 25 yard run.

Tyler Williams had a sack on the next Central defensive stand and that quickly turned into a 20 yard Anunay touchdown run.

Central got strong defense from Qwazale Jones and Kester Long on the next series with a pair of tackles for loss. This set up another Foster 7-yard touchdown run.

The teams went to halftime with the Chargers holding a huge 42-7 lead. Central got lots of playing time for everyone in the second half and some experience for younger players such as Tzion Wilkerson.

Wilkerson took advantage of the opportunity with a pair of over 40-yard touchdown runs where the freshman showed both power and speed. Khalil Watson also got in the endzone on a nice run and his second score in as many weeks.

Central continued to play well throughout the second half and cruised to the 62-14 win. This victory gave the Chargers a bye in the first round of the playoffs and they will now host an opponent on November 18 at Charger Field.

(Photos by Kaylee Williams and Morgan Hall)