Football Recap: Maleki Overstreet Key Part of Team Effort in Eagles Win

There's no place like home for Rusk, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They came out on top against the Brownsboro Bears by a score of 28-21 on Friday. The Eagles haven't had any issues with the Bears recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive win against them.

Rusk's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Maleki Overstreet, who rushed for 60 yards and one touchdown, and also threw for 36 yards and one TD.

Eagles

Rushing Yards

10/17/25 vs Brownsboro	223
10/10/25 @ Bullard	49
09/26/25 vs Canton	89
09/19/25 @ Troup	17
09/12/25 vs Diboll	151
+ 5 more games

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Rusk was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 223 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2024.

On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Rusk's defense and their three sacks. Trenton Pepin was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two himself.

Although Brownsboro took the loss, they still got scores from Lane Irwin, Aiden Mitchem, and Jack Anderson.

Rusk's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Brownsboro, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.

Coming up, Rusk will challenge Athens at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles will be up against the Hornets' rather soft defense (which has allowed 26.71 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Brownsboro, they will take on Center at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.