Central Lancers roll past Olney 39-14 in season opener
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Anthony Franklin | August 29, 2026
The Philadelphia Public League opened the 2026 season with two of its older programs taking the field Friday afternoon. Central High the host would jump out early on Olney to a 7-0 lead early in the second quarter after forcing a turnover on downs. Olney did not back down returning the ensuing kickoff 70 yards for a touchdown to cut the lead to 7-6.
Touchdown @ChsLancersfb with 10:59 left in the 2nd quarter as they take a 7-0 lead over Olney. @PaFootballNews pic.twitter.com/xrT801Oun8
— Anthony Franklin (@AFranklinPFN) August 28, 2026
A 42 yard rush for a touchdown for @ChsLancersfb and they extend their lead to 13-6 over Olney with 9:30 left in the first half @PaFootballNews pic.twitter.com/zMqQRn39mC
— Anthony Franklin (@AFranklinPFN) August 28, 2026
Central utilized a dynamic backfield of two explosive rushers in seniors Tyrone Johnson and Brock Thomas who both scored touchdowns in between a shifty 23 yards score from Olney’s quarterback as Central took a 19-14 lead into halftime.
And @ChsLancersfb reclaim the lead over Olney 19-14 with a 5 yard scamper by Brock Thomas with 1:22 left in the first half @PaFootballNews pic.twitter.com/EUjb1kcppn
— Anthony Franklin (@AFranklinPFN) August 28, 2026
Central wore Olney down in the second half as they added 3 more scores to expand the lead to what would be the final score of 39-14. Sr WR Levan White hauled in a beautiful 42 yard pass while also adding in 5 tackles on defense. Brock finished the day with over 100 yards rushing.
Another @ChsLancersfb score to go up 32-14 over Olney with 2:18 left in the 3rd quarter @PaFootballNews pic.twitter.com/LsIa27SNkq
— Anthony Franklin (@AFranklinPFN) August 28, 2026
