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| 08/22/25 - Home | 26-22 W |
| 08/23/24 - Away | 15-30 L |
| 08/18/23 - Home | 19-34 L |
| 08/19/22 - Away | 3-41 L |
| 08/20/21 - Home | 20-42 L |
Eastern gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They snuck past the Oak Hill Golden Eagles with a 26-22 win. This was payback for the Comets, who suffered a 30-15 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Eastern's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Isaiah Pickett led the charge by rushing for 80 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Gibson Eagle was another key signal caller, throwing for 246 yards and two TDs.
Another reason for the win was Eastern's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Richard Bickel, Abe Edwards, and Brayden Mayfield, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Coming up, Eastern will challenge Northwestern at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Oak Hill, they will square off against Norwell at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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