Eastern waltzed into their match on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They were the clear victor by a 28-6 margin over the Tri-Central Trojans. The game marked the Comets' most dominant victory of the season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Eastern to victory, but perhaps none more so than Braylen Word, who picked up 100 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Word also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making seven total tackles. Another signal caller making a difference was Gibson Eagle, who threw for 194 yards and two touchdowns.
Eastern wouldn't let Tri-Central keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Eastern can thank Kaleb Hurt and Nick Seagrave for forcing both of them. Seagrave also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 12.
The win got Eastern back to even at 4-4. As for Tri-Central, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Eastern will square off against Sheridan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Tri-Central, they will take on Taylor at 6:55 p.m. on Friday.
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