Football Preview: Carter-Riverside Eagles vs. Western Hills Cougars
Carter-Riverside is 0-5 against Western Hills since September of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Carter-Riverside Eagles will be playing at home against the Western Hills Cougars at 7:30 p.m. Western Hills took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Carter-Riverside, who comes in off a win.
Carter-Riverside headed into their last game having not scored more than 12 points for four straight, but Diamond Hill-Jarvis let them put that streak behind them. Carter-Riverside blew past Diamond Hill-Jarvis 49-25 on Friday. The victory was some much needed relief for Carter-Riverside as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Carter-Riverside's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Mateo Chacon, who picked up 91 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Chacon was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 62 yards. Ricardo Mena was another key passer, throwing for 124 yards and two touchdowns on only eight passes.
Meanwhile, Western Hills was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 35-14 to Southwest.
Despite the loss, Western Hills got top-tier performance from Elijah Jones, who rushed for 268 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 13.4 yards per carry. Those 268 rushing yards gave Jones a new career-high.
Carter-Riverside's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-7. As for Western Hills, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8.
Carter-Riverside ended up a good deal behind Western Hills in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, losing 39-25. Will Carter-Riverside have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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