Chanticleers Open Season With 47-20 Win Over Central City

The Ord Chanticleers impressively opened the 2026 football season Friday night, defeating Central City 47-20 at home.

Ord got off to a fast start, taking a 13-0 first-quarter lead behind touchdown runs from Beau Wells and Jordan Williams. Central City answered and eventually took a 14-13 lead early in the second quarter but the Chanticleers responded immediately. Williams scored on a 24-yard run and later returned an interception 58 yards for a touchdown, giving Ord a 26-14 lead at halftime.

The Chanticleers continued to build momentum in the third quarter. Wells returned a punt 66 yards for a...