Eastmark has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 10.4 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Thursday. The matchup between them and the Coconino Panthers wasn't particularly close, with the Eastmark Firebirds falling 35-19.
Despite the defeat, Eastmark saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Paige McCrabb threw for 349 yards and three touchdowns. A healthy portion of that aerial production (139 yards to be exact) went to Mikaela Oberstein.
Even if they lost, Eastmark's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Sophia Garces was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two herself. She also made six total tackles, which is notable because Eastmark is 6-2 when she posts at least three total tackles, but 2-4-1 otherwise.
Eastmark's loss dropped their record down to 8-6-1. As for Coconino, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 10-3 record this season.
Eastmark has already played their next match, a 14-7 win against Crismon on the 13th. As for Coconino, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 38-0 victory against Westview on the 13th.
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