The Eureka Tornadoes will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Fredonia/Elk Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Eureka is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Erie. Eureka was the clear victor by a 28-6 margin over Erie on Friday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Tornadoes as it spelled an end to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Peyton Hare and Kalim Mouer were among the main playmakers for Eureka as the former rushed for 113 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries and the latter rushed for 90 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries. Hare also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing a fumble and making four total tackles.
Eureka wouldn't let Erie keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Hare, Braden Grimmett, and Brody Mitchell picked up one apiece. Grimmett also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making two total tackles.
Meanwhile, Fredonia/Elk Valley gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They breezed by Southeast at home to the tune of 38-8.
Eureka didn't have too much breathing room in their match against Fredonia/Elk Valley when the teams last played back in October of 2017, but they still walked away with a 30-26 win. Does Eureka have another victory up their sleeve, or will Fredonia/Elk Valley turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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