Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Eastern). They enjoyed a cozy 35-20 victory over the Taylor Titans on Friday. The win was some much needed relief for the Comets as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Isaiah Pickett continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 124 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.3 yards per carry. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 124 rushing yards dating back to last season. Eastern also got help from Kaleb Hurt, who showed off his sure hands for 80 receiving yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Eastern was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 342 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in August of 2023.
Eastern's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Bently Hullinger and Braylen Word.
Taylor's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jalyn Wooten, who rushed for 57 yards and a touchdown, and also caught a touchdown.
Eastern's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Taylor, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Eastern will square off against Carroll at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Carroll will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Eastern surely won't give up without a fight. As for Taylor, they will challenge Clinton Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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