Football Preview: Engadine Eagles vs. Brimley Bays
The Engadine Eagles are headed away from home for the first time to challenge the Brimley Bays at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Engadine will be strutting in after a victory while Brimley will be coming in after a loss.
Engadine's defense heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They claimed a resounding 68-0 win over Mid Peninsula at home. The Eagles' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Engadine got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Hunter Cameron out in front who picked up 54 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 59 yards and a touchdown. Cameron was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 59 yards. David Parker was another key back, rushing for 44 yards and a touchdown.
Engadine's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Coleman Loebach and Cameron. The dominant performance gave Cameron a new career-high in rushing yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Engadine was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 351 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Brimley played against Munising and lost via forfeit.
Engadine's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Brimley, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Engadine took their victory against Brimley in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 44-22. The rematch might be a little tougher for Engadine since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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