Elmwood hasn't had much luck against Eastwood recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Elmwood Royals are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they take on the Eastwood Eagles at 7:00 p.m.
Elmwood is leaving town to face Eastwood after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. Elmwood was dealt a 35-7 loss at the hands of Evergreen on Friday.
Meanwhile, Eastwood had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Kenton 38-35. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Eagles have posted since August 18, 2023.
Drew Luidhardt had a dynamite game for Eastwood, throwing for 295 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 10.9 yards per attempt, and also punching in a rushing score.
Eastwood didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Cam Schumaker and Dayquan Oliver.
Elmwood was dealt a bruising 42-7 defeat at the hands of Eastwood in their previous meeting back in August of 2023. Can Elmwood avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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