Eau Claire hasn't had much luck against Columbia recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Shamrocks are taking a road trip to challenge the Capitals at 7:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 49-20, which was the final score in Eau Claire's tilt against Fairfield Central on Friday.
KYLE WALKER
| 10/17/25 vs Fairfield Central | 101 |
| 09/25/25 @ Pelion | 9 |
| 09/19/25 @ Ridge Spring-Monetta | 3 |
| 09/12/25 @ Williston-Elko | 2 |
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was DEQUARIUS SUMMERS, who picked up 177 receiving yards. KYLE WALKER also helped out with an impressive 101 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Columbia's offense. They took a blow against Chester on Friday, falling 40-0. The shutout was out of character for the Capitals seeing as the last time the team failed to score was back in September.
Columbia's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Eau Claire, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Eau Claire has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 211.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Columbia struggles in that department as they've been averaging 147.9 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Eau Claire suffered a grim 28-8 defeat to Columbia in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Thankfully for the Shamrocks, Justin Wright (who threw for 228 yards and three touchdowns on only 17 passes) 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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