Football Recap: Eastern Takes a Tough Playoff Loss

Comets

Previous 5 Games

11/07/25 @ Eastbrook	28-31
10/31/25 vs Tipton	41-40
10/24/25 @ Blackford	53-7
10/17/25 @ Clinton Prairie	25-8
10/10/25 vs Sheridan	47-18

Eastern and Eastbrook squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Eastern had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Panthers by a score of 31-28. The Comets' loss signaled the end of their seven-game winning streak.

Despite the loss, Eastern still got an impressive performance from Gibson Eagle, who threw for 308 yards and three TDs while picking up 13.4 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 77 yards and one score. The Comets' leading receiver Bently Hullinger was Eagle's top target yet again, picking up 134 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Bodie Howell was his usual excellent self, rushing for 286 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 11.0 yards per carry, and also throwing for 29 yards and one touchdown for Eastbrook. With that strong performance, Howell is now averaging an impressive 108.2 rushing yards per game.

Eastern's defeat dropped their record down to 10-2. As for Eastbrook, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 12-0.

Eastern does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Eastbrook, they are taking a road trip to take on Adams Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Flying Jets' defense has only allowed 12.4 points per game this season, so the Panthers' offense will have their work cut out for them.