Football Recap: Graham Steers vs. Eagle Mountain Knights
Graham came tearing into Friday's game with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 48.7 points) and they left with even more momentum. They breezed by the Eagle Mountain Knights to the tune of 49-3. The Steers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matches by 20 points or more this season.
Rylan Monsey was his usual excellent self, rushing for 144 yards and four touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in November of 2023. Brayden Riggins did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 92 receiving yards.
Graham was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 214 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 161 rushing yards in eight consecutive contests.
Graham didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Bruin Wright and Ryder Taylor.
Graham's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-1. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 0.8 points per game. As for Eagle Mountain, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-7.
Graham and Eagle Mountain are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Graham will square off against Dunbar at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Graham's defense has only allowed 5.2 points per game this season, so Dunbar's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Eagle Mountain, they will challenge Glen Rose on Thursday. One thing working in Glen Rose's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last eight matchups.
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