Football Preview: Eaton Reds vs. Fort Morgan Mustangs
The Eaton Reds will venture away from home to take on the Fort Morgan Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Two weeks ago, Eaton humbled Platte Valley with a 35-7 victory.
Liam Whalen and Max Blaskowski were among the main playmakers for Eaton as the former gained 171 total yards and a touchdown and the latter picked up 40 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance also gave Whalen a new career-high in rushing yards. Dylan Paris also deserves a mention for his punt return touchdown.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Fort Morgan, who bounced back after a loss on the road on September 5th. They claimed a resounding 50-14 victory over Skyview at home. The Mustangs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Fort Morgan's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Frankie Urias led the charge by picking up 84 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 73 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 62 yards. Aidan Brown was another key player, rushing for 159 yards on only nine carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Fort Morgan was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 276 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Eaton's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Fort Morgan, their victory ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-2.
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