East Newton hadn't done well against McDonald County recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The East Newton Patriots came out on top in a nail-biter against the McDonald County Mustangs , sneaking past 35-33. The victory was some much needed relief for the Patriots as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Will Eichelberger threw for 209 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 69 yards.
Virgil Rosiere was his top target, picking up 91 receiving yards and a touchdown.
East Newton's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-6. As for McDonald County, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-7.
East Newton has already played their next match, a 39-28 victory against Cassville on the 1st. As for McDonald County, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, an 18-13 loss against Carl Junction on the 1st.
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