Commerce was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 13th straight defeat dating back to last season. They received a blow as they fell 44-26 to the Easthampton/Hampshire Eagles. One positive for the Red Raiders, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
When it comes to explaining why Commerce lost, don't look at Chase Johnson. Despite the final result, he threw for 270 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. The dominant performance gave Johnson a new career-high in rushing yards. A healthy portion of Johnson's aerial production (90 yards to be exact) went to Savighan Watkins, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Easthampton/Hampshire got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Vynce Carr out in front who rushed for 105 yards on only 14 carries. Colin Hogan was another key player, throwing for 101 yards and two touchdowns.
Commerce's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Easthampton/Hampshire, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-4.
Commerce has already played their next matchup, a 28-6 victory against Belchertown on the 1st. As for Easthampton/Hampshire, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 44-0 defeat against Hoosac Valley on the 2nd.
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