Chugiak and Eagle River are an even 4-4 against one another since September of 2014, but not for long. The Chugiak Mustangs will head out on the road to square off against the Eagle River Wolves at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
Chugiak is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Alaska's top teams: Palmer, who was ranked 13th in their home state at the time (Chugiak was ranked 14th). Chugiak lost to Palmer at home by a 35-21 margin on Saturday.
Meanwhile, after only seven points in their last contest, Eagle River made sure to put some points up on the board against Wasilla on Saturday. Eagle River breezed by Wasilla on the road to the tune of 41-13. Considering the Wolves have won four games by more than 26 points this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Garrett Bird was his usual excellent self, rushing for 138 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.1 yards per carry, and also picking up 33 receiving yards. He is becoming a predictor of Eagle River's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is 2-1 (and 2-3 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Nolan Beaty, who rushed for 89 yards and two touchdowns.
Chugiak has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. As for Eagle River, the victory got them back to even at 4-4.
Chugiak lost to Eagle River on the road by a decisive 18-0 margin in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Can Chugiak avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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