East Webster has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will welcome the Hamilton Lions at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
East Webster's usually-dominant defense will be looking to make up for Friday's struggle, when Choctaw County offense got past them. East Webster took a blow against Choctaw County on Friday, falling 49-21. The Wolverines' loss signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
Despite the defeat, East Webster had strong showings from Dee Bingham, who rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, and Cooper Stidham, who threw for 125 yards and a touchdown. Bingham's longest rush was for an impressive 64 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
East Webster didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Daygan Crowley and Ethan Hillhouse. Another thorn in Choctaw County's side was Elijah O'Briant, who made 12 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, after soaring to 60 points the game before, Hamilton was a bit more limited in their game on Friday. They had to suffer through a 50-12 loss at the hands of Calhoun City. The matchup marked the Lions' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Having lost for the first time this season, East Webster fell to 5-1. As for Hamilton, their loss dropped their record down to 4-2.
Everything came up roses for East Webster against Hamilton in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 43-14 victory. Will East Webster repeat their success, or does Hamilton have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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