Eagle Point extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Friday, dropping them down to 0-2. They came up short against the Yreka Miners, falling 26-6. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Eagles came into the matchup with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 116th in Oregon, while the Miners are ranked 690th in California).
Mason Devry threw for 88 yards on eight of 18 attempts.
As for Yreka, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 18 points this season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Yreka to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jerome Walker, who rushed for 74 yards and three TDs on only nine carries, and also threw for 109 yards on eight of 18 attempts. Those 74 rushing yards gave Walker a new career-high. Another back making a difference was Eugene Super, who rushed for 145 yards and one score.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Eagle Point will face off against Thurston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Yreka, they will take on Shasta at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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