Eureka was the 42-20 winner over Tonopah when they last played one another back in August of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Vandals took a 40-26 bruising from the Muckers on Friday.
Dustin Otteson was a one-man wrecking crew For Tonopah. as he rushed for 215 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 9.8 yards per carry, and also threw for 40 yards and one TD while completing 85.7% of his passes. Otteson didn't just play on offense: he also made 13 total tackles and defended one pass. Another back making a difference was Jacob Renfro, who rushed for 100 yards and one score on only 13 carries.
Eureka's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Tonopah, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Eureka will face off against Carlin at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. This will be the Vandals' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Tonopah, they will take on Beatty at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
