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Central defenders Sam Newbloom (63) and Casey Clemensen drag down a Watertown-Mayer ball carrier during Central’s 13-8 upset win on Tuesday, Oct. 23. Photo by Matt Bunke

Raiders upset Watertown, fall to Jordan

By Paul Downer on November 1, 2012 at 12:37 pm

After winning just one game during the regular season, the Central football team embarked an unpredictable postseason last week. The …
 
Mike Mullen fights for yardage against Belle Plaine with help from Jeff Worm (34) and Tanner Hoen (56). The Raiders lost the game 27-7, and faced Watertown-Mayer in the section opener earlier this week on Tuesday. Photo by Paul Downer

Raiders drop last game to Belle Plaine

By Paul Downer on October 25, 2012 at 11:14 am

Yet another close game for the Central football team slipped away in the second half, as the Raiders fell 27-7 …
 
Running back Noah Peterson runs behind Central’s offensive line and pulling lineman Jordan Stevens (55) during Central’s 29-19 loss to Sibley East on Friday, Oct. 12. Photo by Paul Downer

Raiders hang with Sibley East in loss

By Paul Downer on October 19, 2012 at 11:14 am

For the second time in as many weeks, the Central football team went against one of the MRC’s best teams …
 
Noah Peterson runs away from a Royal defender on the way to a few of his 98 rushing yards during Central’s 19-14 loss on Oct. 5. Photo by Matt Bunke

Raiders give Watertown-Mayer a scare, but fall 19-14

By Paul Downer on October 11, 2012 at 1:39 pm

As the top team in the section, Watertown-Mayer probably wasn’t anticipating much of a challenge from a young Central football …
 
Above, Tom Messner looks for a gap during a kick return against Mayer Lutheran. Photo by Paul Downer

Tough night for Raiders at Mayer Lutheran

By Paul Downer on October 4, 2012 at 12:52 pm

As might have been expected, an inexperienced Central football team has encountered a few bumps in the road this season. …
 
Central quarterback Isaac Hormann breaks free on a 38-yard touchdown scramble during Central's 28-0 win over Jordan last Friday.

Raiders blank Jordan for first win

By Paul Downer on September 27, 2012 at 2:35 pm

Something had to give when Jordan Hubmen visited Norwood Young America last Friday night. Both football teams were searching for …
 
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Raiders fall to 0-3 after loss at Tri-City

By Paul Downer on September 20, 2012 at 1:33 pm

A Raider roster thinned by injuries took an early 6-0 lead and hung with Tri-City United through the first half, …
 
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Big lead disappears at LSH

By Paul Downer on September 12, 2012 at 4:50 pm

Things could hardly have gone better for the Central football team in the first half at LeSueur-Henderson on Friday, Sept. …
 
Central quarterback Isaac Hormann searches for a receiver as running back Noah Peterson steps up to block during Central’s 19-12 season opening loss to Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted. Hormann threw 27 times for 150 yards during the game. Photo by Paul Downer

Raiders open with loss

By Paul Downer on September 5, 2012 at 4:51 pm

The Raiders won the second half, but they were unable to erase an early deficit on the way to a …
 
Seniors on the Central football team this season include, front row from left: captains Mike Mullen, Sam Newbloom and Trevor Groschen; middle row: Jordan Stevens, Grant Mueller, Tom Messner, Nick Schwendeman and Vicente Padilla; back row: Jeff Worm, Matt Ditsch, Luke Marschall and Mitchell Huepenbecker. Not pictured: Cody Baker and Matthew Tibbs. Submitted photo

Central football team to feature new lineup this fall

By Paul Downer on August 29, 2012 at 4:14 pm

After winning the third Minnesota River Conference football title in school history, posting a 9-2 record and finishing just minutes …
 

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