Football Recap: Eastern Picks Up Sixth Consecutive Win

Comets

Previous Games

vs CCHS 9-25-2026	57-18	W
@ CHS 9-18-2026	21-6	W
@ THS 9-11-2026	48-0	W
vs DCHS 9-4-2026	52-7	W
vs NHS 8-28-2026	49-20	W
@ OHHS 8-21-2026	28-27	W

Eastern had won five straight games and Gibson Eagle did his part to make it six on Friday. The Comets breezed past the Clinton Central Bulldogs to the tune of 57-18 with plenty of help from Eagle, who threw for 301 yards and 7 TDs while completing 76.9% of his passes, and also rushed for 30 yards. Eagle has averaged 3.8 passing touchdowns per game over his last four games compared to 2.4 in his previous 14 games.

Eastern's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB three times. The heavy lifting was done by Izaiah Simpson and Jaxsen Hilsinger, who racked up all three sacks between them.

Although Clinton Central took the loss, they still got scores from Kaleb Griffy, Dylan White, and Luke Shelley.

Eastern's win brought them up to 6-0. As for Clinton Central, they have traveled a rocky road for a while, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.

Eastern will venture away from home to take on Linton-Stockton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Clinton Central, they will welcome Carroll at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.