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Centerburg Trojans 2025 Preview

Division: VI
Region: 23
Conference: Knox Morrow Athletic Conference
Coach: Andy Colella
Last year: 8-4

Schedule 📅

Aug. 22 — UTICA
Aug. 29 — JOHNSTOWN
Sept. 5 — at Worthington Christian
Sept. 12 — at Northmor
Sept. 19 — LOUDONVILLE
Sept. 26 — at Cardington
Oct. 3 — MOUNT GILEAD
Oct. 10 —DANVILLE
Oct. 17 — at East Knox
Oct. 24 — at Fredericktown

BY THE NUMBERS 📊

4

Playoff berths in the past five years for the Trojans. Centerburg won a road playoff game in the opening round last year, the program’s first postseason victory since 2014.

17.8

Points allowed per game last year. Centerburg boasted the KMAC’s third best scoring defense.

333.3

Yards per game last year. Centerburg ranked second in the KMAC in total offense and third in scoring offense.

5.5

Sacks for Jackson Ballinger, a team high. The 6-foot-4, 230-pound junior is a major-college recruit as a tight end after catching 10 passes for 180 yards and three TDs.

PLAYERS TO WATCH 💪

BLANE BALL

A senior dual-threat quarterback, Ball is one of the KMAC’s most exciting returning players. He completed 125-of-191 passes for 1,695 yards and 21 touchdowns and rushed for 646 yards and seven TDs.

MILES MARSHALL

A junior, Marshall rushed for 1,224 yards and 16 TDs on 155 carries. Defensively, he made 43 tackles and picked off three passes from his spot in the secondary. 

CRYSTAL BALL 🔮

The Trojans reached the second round of the playoffs last year and return a wealth of talent, including Ball, Marshall, Ballinger and the entire offensive line. Centerburg will need to find replacements for leading receiver Trevin Harris and leading tackler Chris Marshall. Don’t be surprised if the Trojans are in the hunt for the KMAC title and another postseason bid. 

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