Football Preview: Marshall Barristers vs. Eagle Rock Eagles
The Marshall Barristers will take on the Eagle Rock Eagles at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Eagle Rock is hoping to do what Wilson couldn't on Monday: put an end to Marshall's winning streak, which now stands at seven games. Marshall claimed a resounding 39-0 victory over Wilson at home. Given the Barristers' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 69th, while the Mules are ranked 364th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Marshall didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. Jazzlene Gonzalez led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by herself.
Meanwhile, while Eagle Rock put up plenty of points on Monday, the same can't be said for Lincoln. Eagle Rock blew past Lincoln, posting a 59-0 win on the road. That 59 point margin sets a new team best for the Eagles this season.
Marshall pushed their record up to 14-2 with the victory, which was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Eagle Rock, their win bumped their record up to 10-2.
Marshall won a game that couldn't have been any closer when the teams last played last Monday, slipping by Eagle Rock 15-14. Does Marshall have another victory up their sleeve, or will Eagle Rock turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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