Mitchell extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to nine on Friday, dropping them down to 0-4. They lost to the Eastern Greene Thunderbirds at home by a 14-0 margin. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bluejackets of the 59-26 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
Mitchell didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Sven Lutchka.
Eastern Greene's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Eastern Greene's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Eli Engleking, who rushed for 95 yards and one score. Jace Brown was another key player, rushing for 62 yards and one TD on only five carries.
Coming up, Mitchell will face off against Crawford County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wolfpack will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Bluejackets surely won't give up without a fight. As for Eastern Greene, they will square off against Eastern at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Thunderbirds will be up against the Musketeers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 35.75 points per match), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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