Scottsburg won the last time they faced Eastern, and things went their way on Friday too. The Scottsburg Warriors breezed by the Eastern Musketeers at home to the tune of 51-7. The result was nothing new for the Warriors, who have now won five contests by 34 points or more so far this season.
Scottsburg got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Nathan Byrd out in front who threw for 205 yards and four touchdowns on only 14 passes. Byrd is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for four or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Luke Hamilton got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Scottsburg didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Hamilton and Janyer Pinto-Herrera.
Scottsburg pushed their record up to 6-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Eastern, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Scottsburg will challenge Brownstown Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Scottsburg: 11.4, Brownstown Central: 6.9) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Eastern, they will face off against Charlestown at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Eastern is facing Charlestown at the right time seeing as Charlestown is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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