Eagle River faced Lathrop in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. The Wolves took a hard 30-12 fall against the Malemutes. The Wolves were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Malemutes apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
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.
Among those leading the charge was Wilson Lawson, who picked up 85 receiving yards and one score. He was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 57 yards.
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 look to defend their home field on Saturday against Barrow at 3:00 p.m. As for Lathrop, they will head out on the road to square off against South Anchorage at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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