The Onteora Eagles will head out on the road to take on Millbrook/Webutuck at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Onteora is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They fell 40-30 to Eldred on Friday. The Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Onteora's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Jameer Maize, who gained 142 total yards and a touchdown, and Chase Matteson, who rushed for 47 yards and two touchdowns.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Onteora was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 281 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 192 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Millbrook/Webutuck entered their matchup against Pine Plains/Rhinebeck on Thursday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Millbrook/Webutuck took a 32-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of Pine Plains/Rhinebeck. Millbrook/Webutuck's loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Onteora's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Millbrook/Webutuck, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Everything came up roses for Onteora against Millbrook/Webutuck in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 42-6 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Onteora since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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