Eastwood 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 56-49 win over the Norwayne Bobcats on Friday. The Eagles' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Eastwood's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Drew Luidhardt, who threw for 330 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 11.8 yards per attempt. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Cam Schumaker, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
When it comes to explaining why Norwayne lost, don't look at Mason Moyer. Despite the final result, he rushed for 216 yards and two touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Dylan Smith, who picked up 53 receiving yards and a touchdown.
The win (which was Eastwood's third in a row) raised their record to 11-1. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 46.3 points per game. As for Norwayne, with the loss, they broke their ten-game winning streak and moved their record to 10-2.
Eastwood will square off against Edison at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Edison is coming into the matchup with five straight victories on the road, so Eastwood will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Norwayne does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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