Onteora scored the most points they've had all season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They took a 40-30 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eldred Yellowjackets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Eagles of the 50-30 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Onteora's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Jameer Maize, who gained 142 total yards and a touchdown, and Chase Matteson, who rushed for 47 yards and two touchdowns.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Onteora was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 281 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 192 rushing yards in three consecutive games.
Eldred got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Koen McGill out in front who threw for 187 yards and four touchdowns while completing 77.8% of his passes, and also rushed for 85 yards on only seven carries. McGill is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. James Deyermond also helped with three touchdowns in total.
Onteora's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Eldred, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Onteora is taking a road trip to take on Millbrook/Webutuck at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Onteora is facing Millbrook/Webutuck at the right time seeing as Millbrook/Webutuck is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Eldred, they will welcome Tri-Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Tri-Valley will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Eldred surely won't give up without a fight.
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