Eastern had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top against the Conotton Valley Rockets by a score of 29-22 on Friday. The Eagles' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Despite the loss, Conotton Valley still got an impressive performance from Zachary Putnam, who threw for 274 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 91 yards. Putnam is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last ten games he's played. 152 of Putnam's passing yards were hauled in by Brooks Bower, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Eastern's victory bumped their record up to 13-0. As for Conotton Valley, they moved to 9-4 with that defeat, which also ended their four-game winning streak.
Eastern's road trip will continue as they head out to face Danville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Danville has won six straight at home, while Eastern won ten straight on the road dating back to last season), something that'll have to change. Conotton Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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