With a playoff win on the line, Eastridge rose to the challenge on Friday. They walked away with a 28-19 victory over the Gates Chili Spartans. That nine point margin sets a new team best for the Lancers this season.
Cahmari Hayes was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 185 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.1 yards per carry. Justin Weathers also helped out with an impressive 92 receiving yards.

Lancers
| 10/24/25 @ Gates Chili | 247 |
| 10/17/25 @ Brockport | 114 |
| 10/11/25 vs Bishop Timon-St. Jude | 77 |
| 10/04/25 vs Gates Chili | 63 |
| 09/26/25 vs Batavia | 60 |
| + 6 more games |
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Eastridge was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 247 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2024.
Eastridge didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Troy Caulkins. Jayden Davy was another major factor on D, picking up 1.5 sacks and making five total tackles (5.0 for loss).
The win snapped Eastridge's losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 3-5 record. As for Gates Chili, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.
As of now, neither Eastridge nor the Spartans have any future games scheduled.
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