Easton had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They walked away with a 28-21 victory over the Kent Island Buccaneers on Friday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Warriors also won the last time the pair played back in September.
It was another big night for Michael O?Connor, who rushed for 242 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.1 yards per carry, and also threw for 180 yards and two touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September.
Easton wouldn't let Kent Island keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Easton can thank Colin Mooney and Jordan Horsey for forcing both of them. Horsey is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last six games he's played.
Easton is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 38.0 points per game. As for Kent Island, they moved to 7-4 with that loss, which also ended their four-game winning streak.
Easton will venture away from home to face off against Milford Mill Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Milford Mill Academy is coming into the match with five straight wins at home, so Easton will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Kent Island does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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