Eastside hasn't had much luck against Antelope Valley recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Lions will look to defend their home field against the Antelopes at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Eastside is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Lancaster on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Lions took a blow against the Eagles, falling 48-6. The Lions were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-6.
Despite the defeat, Eastside got top-tier performance from Henry Anderson, who picked up 148 receiving yards and one score. Anderson showed off some serious burst, lighting up the secondary with a catch for 61 yards.
Meanwhile, Antelope Valley fell victim to Littlerock and their airtight defense on Friday. They came up short against the Lobos, falling 26-0. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Antelopes were not able to get on the board.
Eastside's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Antelope Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 0-5.
Eastside took a serious blow against Antelope Valley in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, falling 61-7. Thankfully for the Lions, Gavin Houston (who rushed for 129 yards and three TDs on only eight carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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