Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Eastbrook). They claimed a resounding 49-0 win over the Blackford Bruins at home. The victory was familiar territory for the Panthers who have now won three matchups in a row.
Bodie Howell was his usual excellent self, rushing for 129 yards and four touchdowns on only eight carries, while also throwing for 84 yards and a touchdown on only six passes. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 2.2 rushing touchdowns per game.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Eastbrook was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 347 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 251 rushing yards in six consecutive games dating back to last season.
Eastbrook's defense made their presence known, laying out Morgan Randall. three times. Leading the way was Mason Shell with two sacks.
Eastbrook now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Blackford, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Eastbrook will be playing in front of their home fans against Elwood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Eastbrook is facing Elwood at the right time seeing as Elwood is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Blackford, they will head out on the road to challenge Mississinewa at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mississinewa knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 point or more in their past five matches -- so hopefully Blackford likes a good challenge.
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