Churubusco had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They were outmatched by the Columbia City Eagles on the road and fell 42-0. Churubusco hasn't had much luck with Columbia City recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Churubusco wouldn't let Columbia City keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Churubusco can thank Weston Ott and Carson Tonkel for forcing both of them.
Leading Columbia City to victory were Tyler Faust and Landon Fazio. Faust picked up 68 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while Fazio rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. Fazio's longest rush was for an impressive 58 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Churubusco will be defending their home-field for the first time for the first time when they go up against Lakeland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Columbia City, they are headed away from home for the first time to face off against Plymouth at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both might be coming in a bit winded given how much these teams ran up and down the field in their prior games.
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