CM shuts out SPM in early-season test
The Central McLean Cougars and South Prairie-Max Royals squared off under the lights at Underwood High School on Aug. 29 in a Class A non-region clash.
When the final whistle blew, it was Central McLean who came away with a dominant 54-0 victory, moving their record to 2-0 on the season.
For South Prairie-Max, the result marked their second loss of the year, dropping them to 0-2.
From the outset, Central McLean showed the form of a team determined to stay unbeaten.
The Cougars’ offense clicked early, finding ways to move the ball consistently and finishing drives with touchdowns.
Balanced between strong runs and opportunistic passing plays, CM quickly built a lead that set the tone for the evening.
Defensively, the Cougars applied relentless pressure, clogging running lanes and forcing quick decisions from the Royals’ backfield.