Bunker Hill/Mt. Olive couldn't get the homefield win in its prior game, and running away to test its luck on the road didn't solve any of its problems. It received a tough blow as it fell 32 - 14 to
East Alton-Wood River.
Bunker Hill/Mt. Olive got off to a sluggish start, posting zero total points in the first half. That put it down 12 - 0. The defense had its troubles as well as it allowed 20 points in the second half.
Despite Bunker Hill/Mt. Olive's defeat, the squad still enjoyed a top-notch performance from senior Johnny Darrah, who earned one touchdown and 172 yards rushing the ball.
One of the most memorable plays for East Alton-Wood River was an exceptional 70-yard TD snag from senior Justin Englar in the first quarter.
The defeat dropped Bunker Hill/Mt. Olive's record to 5-4. The win got East Alton-Wood River up to 7-2.
Both teams are aiming to improve upon those records in their upcoming games. East Alton-Wood River will battle it out against Carlinville on Friday at 7:00 PM. Meanwhile, Bunker Hill/Mt. Olive will face off against Tri-Valley Saturday.
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