East had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They claimed a resounding 30-0 win over the Meadowdale Lions on the road. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Tigers also won the last time the pair played back in August of 2023.
Aaron Britford had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries, and also threw for 80 yards and two touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Ta'John Royster, who gained 69 total yards and a touchdown.
East didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Darnell Kellam and Britford.
East will venture away from home to face off against Independence at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Meadowdale, they will welcome Woodward at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meadowdale is out to stop a five-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season.
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