Eagle River faced Lathrop in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. The Wolves received a blow as they fell 30-12 to the Malemutes. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Eagle River didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Miguel Marrero and Levi Hopkins. Eagle River received some extra help from Michael Roschi, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Wilson Lawson was the offensive standout of the contest as he picked up 85 receiving yards and one TD. That's the most receiving yards he has posted since back in August of 2024.
Eagle River's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Lathrop, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Looking ahead, Eagle River will be playing at home against Barrow at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Lathrop, they are taking a road trip to square off against South Anchorage at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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