Football Recap: Eastern Takes a Loss
By Team Reports
Oct 2, 2024, 10:41am
Football Recap: Eastern Musketeers vs. North Harrison Cougars
Eastern was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a hard 22-8 fall against the North Harrison Cougars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Musketeers of the 21-13 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
It was another big night for Bryce Fessel, who rushed for 207 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.0 yards per carry for North Harrison. Fessel didn't just play on offense: he also made 13 total tackles and defended a pass.
Eastern's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for North Harrison, their record now sits at 4-2.
Eastern will be playing at home against Salem at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Salem is coming into the match with three straight losses on the road, meaning Eastern will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for North Harrison, they will head out to square off against Silver Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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