On Friday, the Barbers Hill Eagles didn't have quite enough to beat the Deer Park Deer and fell 50-48. The loss was the Eagles' first of the season.
Despite the defeat, Barbers Hill saw an underclassman step up: Kaegan Morton picked up 120 receiving yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 95 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries. The dominant performance gave Morton a new career-high in rushing yards. Another player making a difference was Zeke Cantu, who threw for 148 yards and four touchdowns.
Even if they lost, Barbers Hill's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Koltin Edmonston was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself. Carson Hahn was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making 12 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Having lost for the first time this season, Barbers Hill fell to 2-1. As for Deer Park, they now also have a winning record of 2-1.
Barbers Hill will host Foster at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Barbers Hill is facing Foster at the right time seeing as Foster is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Deer Park, they will venture away from home to challenge Clear Falls at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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