Football Preview: Dunnellon Tigers vs. Eastside Rams
Dunnellon has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will venture away from home to challenge the Eastside Rams at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Dunnellon's defense has only allowed 12.8 points per game this season, so Eastside's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Dunnellon will head out to face Eastside after giving up their first home loss of the season on Friday. Dunnellon and Vanguard were almost perfectly matched up, but Dunnellon suffered a 21-20 loss. The Tigers have struggled against the Knights recently, as their game on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Dylan Curry put forth a good effort for the losing side as he rushed for 50 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 122 yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Eastside was able to grind out a solid win over Williston on Friday, taking the game 21-14. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Rams.
Dunnellon's defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-2. As for Eastside, they now also have a winning record of 3-2.
Everything came up roses for Dunnellon against Eastside in their previous matchup back in November of 2020, as the squad secured a 50-0 victory. Does Dunnellon have another victory up their sleeve, or will Eastside turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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