It was a good run, but Nevada Union unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Friday. They were outmatched by the Placer Hillmen at home and fell 48-21. The Miners haven't had much luck with the Hillmen recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
When it comes to explaining why Nevada Union lost, don't look at Rhyder Eelkema. Despite the final result, he picked up 71 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 100 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Nevada Union was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 219 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 203 rushing yards in four consecutive games.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Placer to victory, but perhaps none more so than Rian Miller, who threw for 220 yards and three touchdowns while completing 90% of his passes. Shaun Jones helped Miller out on the ground, rushing for 96 yards and two touchdowns.
Nevada Union's defeat dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Placer, their win was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Twelve Bridges the next time they take the field. Nevada Union will head out to face Twelve Bridges at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, while Placer will host them at 7:30 p.m. on October 18th.
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