Eastmark has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will welcome the Poston Butte Broncos at 7:00 p.m. Eastmark's defense has only allowed 11 points per game this season, so Poston Butte's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Last Friday, Eastmark came up short against Northwest Christian and fell 16-7.
Meanwhile, Poston Butte was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 31-20 hit to the loss column at the hands of Coconino.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Evan Moore, who rushed for 139 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries, and also picked up 33 receiving yards. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 80 yards. Easton Filetti was another key rusher, rushing for 71 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Poston Butte was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 300 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 229 rushing yards in four consecutive matchups.
Eastmark's defeat was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-3. As for Poston Butte, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Everything came up roses for Eastmark against Poston Butte when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 41-8 victory. Will Eastmark repeat their success, or does Poston Butte have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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