North Eugene is 0-5 against Thurston since September of 2016 but things could change on Friday. The Highlanders will host the Colts at 7:00 p.m.
On Friday, North Eugene came up short against Crater and fell 29-17.
Meanwhile, Thurston entered their tilt with Churchill on Friday with five consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with six. They walked away with a 27-16 win over the Lancers.
North Eugene better keep an eye on Justin Fisher. He was instrumental in Thurston's win, rushing for 120 yards.
One reason for the win was Thurston's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Parker Edwards, Leofatu Filipe, and Jordan Barr, who each picked up one sack apiece. Another thorn in Churchill's side was Cruz Gray, who made 11 total tackles (4.0 for loss).
North Eugene's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Thurston, their victory bumped their record up to 7-1.
North Eugene took a serious blow against Thurston in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, falling 55-13. Thankfully for the Highlanders, Noah Blair (who threw for 266 yards and five TDs while completing 75% of his passes) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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