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| 10/25/24 - Home | 55-13 W |
| 09/15/23 - Home | 48-14 W |
| 09/16/22 - Away | 35-0 W |
| 09/15/17 - Home | 42-8 W |
| 09/16/16 - Away | 48-42 W |
Thurston has gone a perfect 5-0 against North Eugene recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Colts are taking a road trip to square off against the Highlanders at 7:00 p.m. Thurston is coming into the game hot, having won their last six games.
On Friday, Thurston beat Churchill 27-16.
Justin Fisher continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 120 yards.
Another reason for the win was Thurston's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Parker Edwards, Leofatu Filipe, and Jordan Barr, who each picked up one sack apiece. Cruz Gray was another major factor on D, making 11 total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, North Eugene came up short against Crater on Friday and fell 29-17. The Highlanders have struggled against the Comets recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
North Eugene's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Thurston, their win bumped their record up to 7-1.
Everything came up roses for Thurston against North Eugene in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 55-13 victory. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was the Highlanders' Riley Whitwood, who rushed for 161 yards and a pair of scores on only six carries. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will the Colts still be able to contain Whitwood? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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