Football Preview: Springfield Millers vs. South Eugene Axe
The Springfield Millers will take on the South Eugene Axe at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with seven consecutive losses dating back to last season for Springfield and 11 for South Eugene dating back to last season.
Last Friday, Springfield took a blow against Willamette, falling 49-14. The Millers were up 14-0 in the fourth but couldn't hold on to the lead.
Springfield's defeat came about despite a quality game from Clay Rhoades, who rushed for 62 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. Those 62 rushing yards gave Rhoades a new career-high.
Meanwhile, South Eugene scored the most points they've had all season on Thursday, but it wasn't enough. They fell 16-8 to Eagle Point.
Springfield's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for South Eugene, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-5.
Everything came up roses for Springfield against South Eugene in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 35-0 victory. Does Springfield have another victory up their sleeve, or will South Eugene turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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