Eastside had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-5 to make it seven. They were beaten by the Lancaster Eagles 48-6. The Lions were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-6.
When it comes to explaining why Eastside lost, don't look at Henry Anderson. Despite the final result, he picked up 148 receiving yards and one touchdown. Anderson was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 61 yards.
As for Lancaster, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.3 points over those games.
Lancaster's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jacob Walker, who rushed for 101 yards and a pair of TDs on only eight carries. What's more, Walker posted two rushing touchdowns, the most he's had since back in October of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Michael Marsenich, who threw for 167 yards and two touchdowns.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Eastside will take on rival Antelope Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Lancaster is set to face off against their familiar foe Quartz Hill at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 851 yards in their previous games.
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