Football Recap: North Eugene Highlanders vs. Thurston Colts
North Eugene lost a close one when they played last Friday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They took a blow against the Thurston Colts, falling 55-13. The Highlanders have struggled against the Colts recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why North Eugene lost, don't look at Riley Whitwood. Despite the final result, he rushed for 161 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. Whitwood really tore up the turf during one magnificent 75-yard run.
It was another big night for Noah Blair, who threw for 266 yards and five touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes for Thurston. David Macdonald was in the mix as well, providing Thurston with two touchdowns.
North Eugene now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Thurston, their win bumped their record up to 7-1.
North Eugene does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Thurston, they will venture away from home to take on Willamette at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Thurston is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 41.6 points per game this season.
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