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| 09/19/25 - Home | 54-12 W |
| 09/20/24 - Away | 32-13 W |
| 09/01/23 - Home | 56-29 W |
| 09/03/22 - Away | 42-0 W |
| 09/03/21 - Home | 14-41 L |
| + 3 more games |
East Poinsett County was handed a heart-breaking two-point loss in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Manila on Friday. The Warriors blew past the Lions, posting a 54-12 victory. The win continues a trend for the Warriors in their matchups with the Lions: they've now won four in a row.
East Poinsett County's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Dee Buchanan led the charge by rushing for 111 yards and two TDs on only six carries. Another player making a difference was Eli Blagg, who rushed for 29 yards and one touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: East Poinsett County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 270 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 201 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
East Poinsett County now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Manila, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
East Poinsett County and Manila will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Warriors are set to face off against their familiar foe Izard County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Manila will take on rival Walnut Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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