East Webster has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 13.17 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They were outmatched by the Choctaw County Chargers on the road and fell 49-21. The Wolverines have struggled against the Chargers recently, as their game on Friday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
East Webster's loss came despite strong showings from Dee Bingham and Cooper Stidham. Bingham rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, while Stidham threw for 125 yards and a touchdown. Bingham's longest rush was for an impressive 64 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
East Webster didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Daygan Crowley and Ethan Hillhouse. East Webster got some further help from Elijah O'Briant: he made 12 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
East Webster's defeat ended an eight-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 5-1. As for Choctaw County, their victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1.
East Webster will welcome Hamilton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. East Webster is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 37.7 points per game this season. As for Choctaw County, they are taking a road trip to take on Aberdeen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Choctaw County will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each contest than the last.
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