East Bladen couldn't quite beat South Columbus on Friday, but the three-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 21-point loss they were dealt last Friday. The East Bladen Eagles fell just short of the South Columbus Stallions by a score of 25-22. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Stallions apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Several Eagles players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Kewone Maynor, who rushed for 147 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries. Another pass catcher making a difference was Malikah Moore, who picked up 128 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
East Bladen is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4. As for South Columbus, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. East Bladen's road trip will continue as they head out to face East Columbus at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. East Bladen is facing East Columbus at the right time seeing as East Columbus is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for South Columbus, they will venture away from home to face off against Pender at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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