Football Game Recap: Elmwood Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Aug 31, 2024, 8:23am

Football Recap: Elmwood Royals vs. Eastwood Eagles

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Elmwood lost against Eastwood back in August of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Elmwood Royals took a blow against the Eastwood Eagles, falling 49-6. While losing is never fun, the Royals can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 543rd, while the Eagles are ranked 161st).

Eastwood was led to victory by Kevin Lewis and Drew Luidhardt. Lewis rushed for 90 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, while Luidhardt threw for 140 yards and three touchdowns while completing 88.9% of his passes. Brock Messinger was in the mix as well, providing Eastwood with two touchdowns touchdowns.

Elmwood's defeat was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Eastwood, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Elmwood will venture away from home to square off against Leipsic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Eastwood, they are taking a road trip to challenge Wauseon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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