East is preparing for their first conference matchup of the season on Saturday. They will look to defend their home field against the Chaney Cowboys at 12:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Friday, East beat Bedford 26-18. The victory made it back-to-back wins for East.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Chaney, who bounced back after a loss on the road on October 3rd. They claimed a resounding 28-0 victory over University School.
East better keep an eye on Dewayne Thompsom. He was instrumental in Chaney's win, rushing for 126 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries. They are 2-1 when Thompsom posts 80 or more rushing yards, but 1-4 otherwise. Asuante Mickel was another key player, throwing for 203 yards and one TD.
Chaney didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Tizzel White and Allen Hill Jr. Hill Jr got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Chaney's win bumped their record up to 3-5. As for East, their victory bumped their record up to 6-3.
East barely slipped by Chaney when the teams last played back in October of 2024, winning 14-13. Will East repeat their success, or does Chaney has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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