Football Recap: North Eugene Highlanders vs. South Eugene Axe
North Eugene's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They put the hurt on the South Eugene Axe with a sharp 27-6 win. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Highlanders also won the last time the pair played back in October of 2023.
Leading North Eugene to victory were D'Mariyae Ireland and Brody Gilliam. Ireland rushed for 150 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.5 yards per carry, while Gilliam threw for 187 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Gilliam a new career-high in rushing yards.
North Eugene's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Grady Kik-Down.
North Eugene's victory ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-2. As for South Eugene, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Eugene will welcome Eagle Point at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Eagle Point is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning North Eugene will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for South Eugene, they will be playing at home against Willamette at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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