Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Thurston). They blew past the North Eugene Highlanders, posting a 55-13 win. Considering the Colts have won five matches by more than 20 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Noah Blair continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 266 yards and five touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes. The team also got some help courtesy of Justin Fisher, who gained 123 total yards and a touchdown.
Thurston wouldn't let North Eugene keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Thurston can thank Payton Ferriera and Logan Hardwick for forcing both of them.
When it comes to explaining why North Eugene lost on Friday, don't look at Riley Whitwood. Despite the final result, he rushed for 161 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. Whitwood's longest rush was for an incredible 75 yards.
The victory made it two in a row for Thurston and bumps their season record up to 7-1. As for North Eugene, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Thurston will take on Willamette at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Thurston is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road. North Eugene does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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