Football Recap: Eastside Comes Up Short Despite Christian Mcdowell's Big Defensive Game + How To Watch

Eastside was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took an 18-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the James F. Byrnes Rebels. The game marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

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Christian McDowell	1
Cayden Workman	1
Kelyn Durham	1

Eastside didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Christian McDowell, Cayden Workman, and Kelyn Durham picked up one apiece.

James F. Byrnes' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kaylinn McDowell, who picked up 96 receiving yards and one touchdown. McDowell really caught the secondary sleeping when he pulled down a catch that went for 76 yards. James F. Byrnes also got a significant boost from Jacobi Fuller, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 122 yards.

Eastside's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for James F. Byrnes, their win bumped their record up to 5-3.

Eastside didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 42-0 victory against Wade Hampton on the 24th. As for James F. Byrnes, they have also already played their next contest, a 42-7 win against Spartanburg on the 24th.