Colts
| 10/24/25 @ North Eugene | 26-6 |
| 10/17/25 @ Churchill | 27-16 |
| 10/10/25 vs Crater | 44-7 |
| 10/03/25 @ Springfield | 38-7 |
| 09/26/25 vs Roseburg | 26-14 |
| + 2 more games |
Thurston waltzed into their game on Friday with six straight wins... but they left with seven. They put the hurt on the North Eugene Highlanders with a sharp 26-6 win. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Colts' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Oregon football rankings (they are ranked 21st, while the Highlanders are ranked 87th).
Thurston's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Justin Fisher, who rushed for 132 yards and one touchdown on only 15 carries. Fisher's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 106 rushing yards. Another rusher making a difference was Quintin Fisher, who rushed for 88 yards and one score.
Thurston didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited North Eugene to a completion percentage of just 31.6%. The Colts have been improving in that area: they had allowed a completion percentage of 0.64 earlier this season, but they've only allowed one of 0.64 in their last three games.
Thurston's defense didn't let D'Mariyae Ireland, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Caleb Jones, Parker Edwards, and Leofatu Filipe, who each picked up one sack apiece. Thurston received some extra help from Filipe, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Thurston's win bumped their record up to 8-1. As for North Eugene, they dropped their record down to 4-5 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
As of now, neither Thurston nor the Highlanders have any future games scheduled.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
