A win for East Alton-Wood River just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They took a blow against the Columbia Eagles, falling 60-12. That's two games in a row now that the Oilers have lost by exactly 48 points.
Columbia was led to victory by Keegan Thompson and Jase Nelson. Thompson gained 85 total yards and a touchdown, while Nelson gained 98 total yards and a touchdown.
East Alton-Wood River is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5. As for Columbia, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 4-2 record this season.
East Alton-Wood River will square off against Freeburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. East Alton-Wood River is facing Freeburg at the right time seeing as Freeburg is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Columbia, they will face off against Salem at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Columbia is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 28.2 points per game this season.
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