Eastern Greene came into Friday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They breezed by the Mitchell Bluejackets at home to the tune of 59-26 on Friday. The Thunderbirds' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
It was another big night for Peyton Lewis, who rushed for 220 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 12.2 yards per carry, and also threw for 84 yards and two touchdowns. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing two fumbles and making seven total tackles (2.0 for loss). Another player making a difference was Bryson Jones, who gained 110 total yards and two touchdowns.
Eastern Greene wouldn't let Mitchell keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Eastern Greene can thank Lewis and Brody Teague for forcing all of them. Eastern Greene got some further help from Luke Mcneal: he made 13 total tackles (3.0 for loss) and defended a pass which he returned for a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Eastern Greene was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 364 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Despite the defeat, Mitchell saw an underclassman step up: Cam Gilstrap rushed for 105 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries, and also threw for 187 yards and two touchdowns. Those 105 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for him. Gavin Robinson was another key player, gaining 113 total yards and a touchdown.
Eastern Greene's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Mitchell, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Eastern Greene will head out to face off against Clarksville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Eastern Greene is facing Clarksville at the right time seeing as Clarksville is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Mitchell, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Crawford County at 7:00 p.m. Mitchell will also cruise into their next game with the timing on their side: Crawford County will have lost three straight heading into Friday's contest.
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