Football Recap: Eastern Takes a Loss

Eastern and Paoli squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Eastern had to settle for second. They took a blow against the Rams, falling 50-0. The Musketeers' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it five in a row.

Paoli's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Justin Thornton, who rushed for 120 yards on only five carries, and also picked up 64 receiving yards and one score. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 98 yards. Dane Padgett was another key receiver, gaining 128 total yards and two touchdowns.

Eastern's loss dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Paoli, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-2.

Eastern does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Paoli, they will square off against Brownstown Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Rams will need to watch out since the Braves have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.